5 best outcomes from Umpire Decision Review System (DRS)

#2 Sachin saved by DRS: 2011 Cricket World Cup Semifinals, India vs Pakistan, Mohali

2011 WC Semi Finals, Mohali: Saeed Ajmal thought he had the Master’s wicket

Another one that went India's way in the 2011 World Cup and this involved the God of Cricket himself! It was the all-important semifinal against Pakistan at Mohali and the pressure was on India after they had lost the wicket of Virender Sehwag. Another wicket at that stage, especially that of Sachin Tendulkar, would have tilted the odds heavily in favour of Pakistan.

Tendulkar almost perished after Saeed Ajmal’s flattish off break gripped and caught the master in front of the stumps. He was declared out by the on-field umpire, Ian Gould. To the naked eye, it looked plumb but Sachin asked for a referral.

It was a heart in the mouth stuff for millions of Indian fans as the Hawkeye showed the ball pitching in line but much to their relief, the ball missed the leg stump by centimetres. If the ball would have just barely clipped the leg stump, Sachin would have been a goner since the on-field decision would have remained.

Tendulkar survived and went on to top score for India and played a pivotal role in India’s victory. DRS had once again proved it's worth!