Karnali Yaks batter Sompal Kami was given out in a rare obstructing the field in Nepal Premier League clash against the Pokhara Avengers. On Monday, the Yaks slumped to the Avengers by a huge margin of
63 runs, suffering their third consecutive loss. Batting first, the Avengers put up a formidable total of 217 runs with the loss of three wickets, courtesy of a brilliant 48-ball 102 by opener Yuvraj Samra, followed by Kushal Bhurtel.
While the Yaks were aiming for a comeback in the second innings, the rivals put up a remarkable bowling display and picked wickets in quick succession. During the innings, Yaks skipper Sompal Kami suffered a rare dismissal, and was given out obstructing the field after he played the ball twice.
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Karnali Yaks skipper Sompal Kami suffers rare dismissal in Nepal Premier League
In the game, Kami had already played the ball when he swung his bat at it again, which led to Pokhara’s fielders appealing. The on-field umpires sent the decision to the Decision Review System, and the review showed Kami had obstructed the fielding side and was given out. He was forced to walk back at 21 runs in 19 deliveries.
As per cricket’s laws, a batter can be dismissed obstructing the field if he wilfully blocks the fielding side. Some of the examples include stopping the ball or preventing a fielder from taking a catch. Such dismissals are very rare in the game and they are almost never seen in a professional setting.
Coming back to their innings, Pawan Sarraf finished as their leading scorer with 32 runs in 31 deliveries, and six batters ended up with single-digit scores.
