Simplifier

You've spotted something really interesting here! Even though the computer tracking shows the ball would indeed hit the stumps, the final decision is "Not Out" because of a special rule called "Umpire's Call." Think of it like this: the game has a person on the field, the umpire, who makes the first decision. When the computer shows the ball is only just barely touching the stumps – not hitting a big part of them, but just clipping the edge – it's considered an "Umpire's Call." In these "Umpire's Call" situations, if the umpire on the field originally said "Not Out," that decision stands. It's like saying it was too close to be absolutely sure, so they stick with what the human umpire thought first. You can see "Wickets: Umpire's Call" right there in the middle of the screen, which is the key reason for the "Not Out" decision.

Former Professional Cricketer

Alright, looking at this image, it's a classic case of "Umpire's Call," which can be a real head-scratcher for fans, and sometimes for us players too. The ball tracking clearly shows it's hitting the stumps, "in-line" for both pitching and impact, which usually means out. However, the "Wickets: Umpire's Call" is the key here. This means that while the ball is projected to hit the stumps, the margin of error, or the percentage of the ball hitting, isn't quite enough to definitively overturn the on-field umpire's original decision of "Not Out." It's a rule designed to give some weight back to the umpire's initial judgment when the technology shows it's marginal. From a player's perspective, it's one of those rules you just have to live with. You might feel unlucky if you're the bowler, or relieved if you're the batter, but it's part of the DRS system as it stands. It acknowledges the pressure on the on-field umpire and the fine margins in the game, even with all the tech. You just adapt and move on to the next ball.

Sports Technology Analyst

The ball tracking data objectively quantifies the ball's trajectory, showing it pitched in-line and impacted the pads in-line with the stumps. Visually, the projected path clearly indicates the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps. However, the critical factor here is "Wickets: Umpire's Call." This designation signifies that while the ball was predicted to hit the stumps, the percentage of the ball hitting the stumps fell within a pre-defined margin of error. This threshold is implemented to account for slight inaccuracies inherent in any predictive model and to uphold the on-field umpire's initial decision unless there is a clear and unambiguous error. Therefore, despite the visual representation suggesting the stumps would be broken, the "Umpire's Call" on the wickets means the technological prediction was not conclusive enough to overturn the original "NOT OUT" decision. This

ICC Rules Official

The image clearly indicates that the original decision by the on-field umpire was "Not Out." While ball tracking shows the ball indeed clipping the stumps, the final decision remains "Not Out" due to the application of the "Umpire's Call" protocol within the Decision Review System (DRS). "Umpire's Call" signifies that the ball was predicted to hit the stumps, but only marginally. In such instances, the DRS defers to the original decision made by the on-field umpire. Since the initial call was "Not Out," and the margin of impact on the stumps falls within the acceptable tolerance for "Umpire's Call," the decision cannot be overturned. This rule ensures that the on-field umpire's judgment is respected in close calls where the predictive technology, while accurate, still operates within a margin of error. It maintains the balance between technology and human officiating, upholding the integrity and spirit of the game as per ICC regulations.