In a dramatic turn of events in the 9th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), Quetta Gladiators clinched victory against Islamabad United by three wickets in the eighth match. The encounter, held at Lahore's iconic Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, witnessed an intense battle that ended with Quetta Gladiators successfully chasing down Islamabad United's target of 139 runs in 18.2 overs, securing their win with seven wickets down.

Quetta Gladiators' captain, Rilee Rossouw, emerged as the star of the match with a splendid innings of 34 runs, earning him the well-deserved title of Player of the Match. Contributions from Jason Roy (37 runs) and Shafiqullah Shafiq (29 runs) played pivotal roles in the team's victory. However, the post-match discussions took an unexpected turn as Islamabad United's captain, Shadab Khan, took responsibility for the defeat and raised serious concerns about the Decision Review System (DRS) technology.

The turning point occurred in the 11th over of Quetta Gladiators' innings when Rilee Rossouw attempted a sweep shot on Agha Salman's delivery. The umpire, Alim Dar, ruled Rossouw out LBW on the last ball of the over. In a surprising move, Rossouw decided to challenge the decision by opting for a review. The subsequent ball-tracking showed an impact outside the offside, and the ball was missing the stumps. Consequently, the decision was overturned, and Rossouw was declared not out.

Shadab Khan, during the post-match press conference, expressed dissatisfaction with the DRS technology, alleging that a different ball was shown during the review process. The Islamabad United captain stated, "In my opinion, we lost due to a technological flaw. A different ball was shown in the review. As a leg-spinner, I have bowled four overs, and the ball wasn't turning that much." He emphasized, "He impacted outside off-stump (umpire's call), and the ball was missing. In such a big tournament, such mistakes should not happen."

The controversy sparked a heated debate in cricketing circles, with fans expressing their opinions on various social media platforms. Shadab Khan's critique of the DRS system raised questions about the reliability of technology in high-stakes matches and added a layer of intrigue to the ongoing PSL tournament.

Social media platforms, especially Twitter, became a battleground for fans to voice their opinions on the DRS controversy. Hashtags like #PSL9, #DRSControversy, and #CricketTechnology started trending as cricket enthusiasts engaged in discussions over the incident. While some supported Shadab Khan's concerns, others defended the DRS system, highlighting its importance in maintaining fairness in the game.

The incident also prompted discussions on the need for improved technology and its impact on crucial decisions in cricket. Fans and experts alike debated whether such controversies could be avoided in the future with advancements in cricketing technology or if traditional methods should still be relied upon for certain decisions.

As the PSL 9 continues, the DRS controversy adds an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the tournament. Cricket enthusiasts are eager to see how teams and players adapt to the challenges posed by technology and whether adjustments will be made to ensure a fair and transparent competition.

پاکستان سپر لیگ (PSL) کی 9ویں ایڈیشن میں چند روز قبل لاہور کے گڈافی اسٹیڈیم میں ہونے والے آٹھویں میچ میں دیکھنے والے ناگہانی موڑ میں، کوئٹہ گلیڈی ایٹرز نے اسلام آباد یونائیٹڈ کو تین وکٹوں سے شکست دی اور جیت حاصل کی۔ میچ کا دن جمعرات تھا، جہاں کوئٹہ گلیڈی ایٹرز نے اسلام آباد یونائیٹڈ کے مقرر کردہ 139 رن کے ہدف کو 18.2 اوورز میں 7 وکٹوں کے نقصان پر حاصل کیا۔

کوئٹہ گلیڈی ایٹرز کے کپتان، رائلی روسو، نے میچ کی چمکتی گینداز میں شامل ہوکر 34 رنز کے ساتھ میچ کا پلیئر آف دی میچ انعام حاصل کیا، جبکہ جیسن روئے نے 37 اور شرفین ردرفورڈ نے 29 رنز بنائے۔ میچ کے آخر میں، اسلام آباد یونائیٹڈ کے کپتان شاداب خان نے DRS ٹیکنالوجی پر ریاستوں کا اظہار کیا، جو ٹورنامنٹ میں نئی بحث پیدا کر گیا۔

ماضی کے 11ویں اوور میں کوئٹہ گلیڈی ایٹرز کی اننگز میں ایک دھماکہ دار موڑ آیا جب رائلی روسو نے آغا سلمان کی گیند پر ایک ناکام کو