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Ravichandran Ashwin Demands Rule Change After Punjab Kings Lose Run Due to DRS Decision
R Ashwin Wants IPL Rule Change, IPL 2026 PBKS vs MI: In the 58th match of IPL 2026, Mumbai Indians defeated Punjab Kings, hampering their path to the playoffs. The umpire's decision during the match cost Punjab.
Punjab Kings faced a defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians in the 58th match of IPL 2026. This result will make it difficult for Punjab Kings to qualify for the playoffs. Punjab Kings need two more matches to win to get a place in the playoffs. It was not only because of weak bowling that they lost, but a regulation also deducted one run from their score.
To provide background, on the final delivery of Punjab Kings' innings, Vishnu Vinod attempted to hit Jasprit Bumrah's delivery backward but failed. The ball hit his pad. The batsman then attempted a single, and an LBW appeal was made. The umpire raised his finger. After completing the run, the batsman sent the decision for review, and the decision came in his favor.
However, Punjab Kings were not awarded a leg bye run because the ball is considered a dead ball after the decision is referred to the umpire. This resulted in a loss of one run for Punjab Kings, prompting Ashwin to demand a rule change. He said that just like the Impact Player Rule, the rule of adding runs after overturning a DRS decision should also be implemented in the IPL, even if the ICC delays implementing this rule.
