On This Day, November 6: In a dramatic turn of events during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in Delhi, Angelo Mathews became the first-ever batter to be timed out in international cricket. The incident occurred as Mathews, preparing to face Shakib Al Hasan, encountered an issue with his broken helmet strap.
Dramatic scenes in Delhi with Angelo Mathews becoming the first batter to be timed out in international cricket 👀
— ICC (@ICC) November 6, 2023
Details 👉 https://t.co/Nf8v8FItmh#BANvSL #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/VwjFfLHOQp
The Drama Unfolds: Mathews Timed Out In World Cup
As Mathews tried to get a replacement helmet, the clock ticked down, and Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s captain, made a surprising appeal to the umpires. Under the ICC playing conditions, a batter must be ready to face their first delivery within two minutes. Mathews, unable to meet this time limit due to the helmet delay, was officially timed out.
Absolutely pathetic what happened in Delhi today#AngeloMathews
— Siddhant Anand (@JournoSiddhant) November 6, 2023
Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews had to walk back to the dugout after Bangladesh skipper Shakib al Hasan appealed for a timed-out. during the ICC ODI World Cup.#BANvSL #SLvBAN pic.twitter.com/QTFDm3NkDj
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Bangladesh Wins The Match
The timing-out of Mathews proved to be a pivotal moment in the game, with Bangladesh ultimately winning by three wickets. This incident not only shocked cricket fans but also raised awareness of the strict regulations regarding batters’ readiness at the crease.
Historic Moment In Cricket
This rare occurrence in the cricket world marked a significant milestone in international cricket, with Mathews becoming the first player to fall victim to this rule.
What MCC Law Tells About It
| MCC Law | Description |
|---|---|
| 40.1.1 | Incoming Batter Must Be Ready Within 3 Minutes: After a wicket falls or a batter retires, the incoming batter must be ready to face the next ball within 3 minutes, unless time has been called. If not ready, the batter will be Timed Out. |
| 40.1.2 | Extended Delay Procedure: If there is a delay and no batter is ready, the umpires will follow the procedure in Law 16.3 (Umpires awarding a match). The 3-minute limit will be considered the start of the action. |
| 40.2 | Bowler Does Not Get Credit for Timed Out Wicket: If a batter is Timed Out, the bowler does not receive credit for the wicket. |
