Steve Smith did not review after being given lbw by Jasprit Bumrah, but replays later showed that the impact was outside the off stump in the 2023 World Cup final.

Australia scored 15 runs in the first over in a run chase of 241 before Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah picked a wicket each, leaving them at 41-2 in 4.3 overs. Smith, who has not had a great World Cup, scoring only two fifties in the tournament, walked out to bat at No.4 but started tentatively, scoring four of his first eight balls.

Next up was a slower ball by Bumrah, which Smith missed completely. It hit him on his pad, and the Indian team went up in appeal. After being given out and consulting with non-striker Travis Head, Smith decided not to review it as he walked off for a nine-ball four to leave Bumrah and the fans in absolute joy.

Replays later showed that had Smith reviewed, he would have survived, as the ball was pitched outside.

Australia were 47-3 by the seventh over, scoring six runs in 15 balls as the new-ball pacers Bumrah and Mohammed Shami put a stop to the scoring rate in the period.

The ball was likened to the slower deliveries Bumrah bowled to Mohammad Rizwan against Pakistan in the World Cup and to Shaun Marsh in the 2018 MCG Test, getting plenty of praise. Smith’s decision to not take the review was questioned at the same time.

BALL OF THE FREAKING MILLENNIUM

— Karthik Krishnaswamy (@the_kk) November 19, 2023

Perhaps the Jasprit Bumrah delivery was so good, and it was, that even Steve Smith decided it deserved a wicket & didn’t review. Bizarre to see him not go for a DRS and that too in a World Cup final #IndvAus #CWC23

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 19, 2023

India have the start they needed. Bumrah has been sensational and ridiculously skilful.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 19, 2023

This slower one from Bumrah joins the league of elite slower ones that he has bowled vs Shaun Marsh, Ollie Robinson and Mohd Rizwan.

The previous 3 ones were instrumental in helping India register memorable wins. Hope the same happens today.

— Gurkirat Singh Gill (@gurkiratsgill) November 19, 2023

What a ball there from Bumrah..he really is the most complete fast bowler in the world! #INDvAUS

— Hemant (@hemantbuch) November 19, 2023

Great bowling by Bumrah, but Smith not reviewing it was astonishing

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 19, 2023

The manner in which Bumrah jagged it back deserved a wicket. That the impact was outside off and Smith chose not to review it doesn't matter much. It was a wicket-ball! #INDvAUS #WorldcupFinal

— Amol Karhadkar (@karhacter) November 19, 2023

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