Out or Not Out? Fans Divided On X After Third Umpire's Controversial Decision Over Faf du Plessis' Run-Out During RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 Match (Watch Video)

A controversial situation unfolded at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 18 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis was adjudged run out controversially against Chennai Super Kings. Batter on strike, Rajat Patidar struck a ball from Mitchell Santner down the ground. Mitchell Santner, who was bowling reached for it and the ball brushed his fingers before going on to hit the stumps. Third umpire checked the replays and it felt non-striker Faf du Plessis' bat was in the air when the ball struck the stumps and adjudged him out. Fans clearly didn't agree to the decision and took to X to share their thoughts on it. Although some fans countered it as they thought it was a good decision. Virat Kohli Wicket Video: Watch Daryl Mitchell Take Sensational Juggling Catch off Mitchell Santner’s Bowling to Dismiss Star Opener During RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 Match.

'Really Good Decision'

That's a really good decision. Good call finally. Sorry Faf.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 18, 2024

'Faf Was Not Out'

I'm not supporting RCB but being frank here Faf was notout#RcbvsCsk pic.twitter.com/RDNXw40LRy

— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) May 18, 2024

'Worst Umpiring'

Worst umpiring by 3rd umpire in case of run out of Faf Du plessis in the match between RCB & CSK.

— BHASKAR BASAK (@basak_bhaskar) May 18, 2024

'How Was This Out?'

Feeling bad for Faf du Plessis for his Wicket but tell me how tf was this out ?? #RCBvsCSK #Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/iZ73EvSb0V

— ＳＩＤＤＨＡＲＴＨ (@S_I_D_007) May 18, 2024

'Unfortunate But Good Decision'

#RCBvsCSK. A very good decision by 3rd umpire. Faf bat is not touching the ground. Run out. Most unfortunate for Faf.

— Soma (@Visalmama) May 18, 2024

'Another Fan Calls It A Good Decision'

Good decision by 3rd umpire 👏👌

Faf Du Plessis run out 🥳🥳#RCBvsCSK #MSDhoni#Dhoni #Chinnaswamy pic.twitter.com/umeYM4TalB

— Prakhar 😎🙏 (@Cricket_Prakhar) May 18, 2024

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