Watch: Shai Hope & Roston Chase argue with umpires in IND vs WI

India were bowled out for 223 in the ongoing third T20I against West Indies in Indore, losing their final wicket on the last ball of the innings. Abhishek Sharma played an explosive knock of 69 runs off just 30 balls to give India a strong start. However, West Indies fought back by taking regular wickets and restricted the hosts to 223 runs in 20 overs.

During the match, a heated argument broke out between West Indies players and the umpires over a bye run taken by Prince Yadav and his batting partner. The West Indies players disagreed with the umpires' decision to award the run, leading to a tense moment on the field. Captain Shai Hope was seen arguing with umpire Virender Sharma, while Roston Chase also questioned the decision with umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal.

The incident caught attention during the IND vs WI 3rd T20I as the West Indies players expressed their disagreement with the decision. The argument added to the drama in an intense match between the two sides.

Watch the viral video of Shai Hope and Roston Chase arguing with the umpires here.

Shai Hope and Roston Chase argue with umpires: What happened in IND vs WI 3rd T20I

The incident took place when Shamar Joseph bowled a slower delivery outside the off-stump to Prince Yadav. The Indian batter attempted a cut shot but failed to make contact with the ball. Wicketkeeper Shai Hope collected the ball and threw it back towards Joseph, but the bowler failed to stop it.

As the ball moved away, Prince Yadav and his batting partner ran a bye, and the umpire awarded them the run. However, the West Indies players disagreed with the decision and argued that the ball should have been declared dead before the batters completed the run. Captain Shai Hope argued with umpire Virender Sharma, while Roston Chase questioned the decision with umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal. Prince Yadav remained unbeaten on 13 off six deliveries.

India's innings ended dramatically on the final ball of the 20th over. Shamar Joseph bowled Mayank Yadav for a duck, leaving India all out for 223 runs. The disagreement over the bye added to the drama in the third T20I between India and West Indies.

Why Hope and Chase were furious: The reason behind the heated exchange

West Indies captain Shai Hope and Roston Chase were unhappy with the umpires’ decision to award a bye during the third T20I against India. They believed the ball was no longer in play when the Indian batters completed the run. However, the ball had not been declared dead, and the umpires allowed the run to stand. The disagreement led to a brief on-field argument, but the umpires stood by their decision and the match continued.

Earlier, India recovered from Sanju Samson’s early dismissal for three thanks to an explosive batting display by Abhishek Sharma. The left-hander scored 69 runs off 30 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 230. Ishan Kishan supported him with 37 off 18 deliveries, while Tilak Varma added 28 off 16 balls. However, West Indies fought back by taking regular wickets. Roston Chase dismissed Kishan and Shreyas Iyer, while Shamar Joseph and Shamar Springer also made important contributions with the ball.

India eventually finished their innings at 223 all out in 20 overs, with Prince Yadav unbeaten on 13 off six balls. Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 21, while Axar Patel added 20 before being run out. Shamar Joseph dismissed Samson and Mayank Yadav, who was bowled for a duck on the final delivery of the innings. At the time of writing, West Indies needed 224 runs to win the third T20I and take the lead in the five-match series.

What happens next: Possible action and the impact on the rest of the series

The umpires stood by their decision to award the bye during the IND vs WI 3rd T20I. Shai Hope had thrown the ball towards the bowler, but Shamar Joseph had not collected it before the Indian batters completed the run. As the ball had not been declared dead, the umpires allowed the run to stand. The decision was in line with the situation on the field, and the match continued without any change to the score.

The incident also saw Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford express their frustration with the umpires. However, any disciplinary action would depend on the match officials' reports and the ICC's assessment of the incident. If the officials find that a player breached the code of conduct, the player could face a fine or another penalty. No punishment should be assumed unless it is officially announced.

For India, Prince Yadav's unbeaten 13 off six balls helped the team finish with 223 runs, giving the bowlers a strong total to defend. His late contribution added valuable runs in the final overs, putting India in a good position in the match. Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir will hope the Indian bowlers can build on that advantage and restrict West Indies in the chase.