Controversy Over Umpire's Wide Ball Call in Sri Lanka vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match

In the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, a last-ball controversy arose when the umpire did not call a wide on Shaheen Afridi's final delivery, which appeared to pitch outside the off stump. Sri Lanka needed six runs off the last two balls but fell short by five runs. While some fans criticized the decision, others noted that the umpire's call was within the rules, as wide ball calls are at the umpire's discretion when the ball lands on the line.