[Watch] Umpire reacts at getting the right LBW call but giving the wrong DRS signal during Australia vs South Africa women's game

Australia v South Africa - Women
Marizanne kapp of South Africa in action against Australia

The second ODI of the ongoing series between Australia and South Africa saw a hilarious moment involving on-field umpire Claire Polosak.

The umpire initially made the right call as she adjudged batter Sune Luus not out on the final ball of the 24th over. The Aussies went for a review, but the on-field decision was upheld as the ball hit Luus outside the line of off-stump while she attempted the sweep shot.

However, when the third umpire told Polosak to stick to her original decision, the on-field umpire signaled Luus as out.

Claire Polosak almost immediately realized the blunder, and signaled not-out while apologizing for the error. The Australian fielders Alana King and Ashleigh Gardner were seen having a giggle at the error from the umpire.

Here's a video of how things unfolded:

Gardner did strike with Luus' wicket in her next over. The former South African skipper departed for just 19 runs off 33 balls.


Australia once again look in complete control

Having already beaten South Africa in the first ODI, Australia can seal the ODI series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. At the time of writing the hosts seem to be in control of the game, with South Africa losing wickets at regular intervals.

Tazmin Brits (21), Anneke Bosch (44) & Sune Luus (19) all got off to starts, but could not convert them into big scores. The onus once again lies on Marizanne Kapp (35*) to take her team to a respectable total.

Kapp has Nadine de Klerk for company at the crease, and the explosive Chloe Tryon is yet to bat as well. However, with the score being 136/4 and with more than 20 overs remaining, the visitors would need a big push to be able to set a challenging target for the Aussies.

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Edited by Vaishnavi Iyer
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