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Smriti Mandhana’s Viral Disbelief: Controversial Spike Dismisses Her in WC Semi-Final vs Australia

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 30, 2025 09:08 pm IST
Smriti Mandhana's Viral Disbelief: Controversial Spike Dismisses Her in WC Semi-Final vs Australia

You see a wide ball called. Simple, right? Not in this World Cup semi-final. Smriti Mandhana stood her ground on October 30, 2025, the umpire signaled wide, but then everything changed with one dramatic review that has the entire cricket world talking.

Key Takeaways

  • Smriti Mandhana was dismissed for 24 after a controversial review in the India vs Australia semi-final.
  • The on-field umpire’s ‘wide’ call was overturned based on a faint spike detected on UltraEdge.
  • Mandhana’s shocked, smiling reaction went instantly viral across social media platforms.
  • This dismissal was a critical moment for India, who were chasing a massive target of 339 runs.

A Wide Ball That Wasn’t

Look, the stage was massive. The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. India versus Australia. It doesn’t get bigger. India was chasing a mountain of a target, 339 runs, and every single run mattered.

Smriti Mandhana was at the crease, looking solid on 24. Then, Australian bowler Kim Garth fired one down. The umpire saw it pass Mandhana and signaled a wide. An extra run for India. Or so we thought.

The Spike That Broke Indian Hearts

But Australian captain Alyssa Healy wasn’t convinced. She went for the review. A bold call, right? For a wide? As the replays rolled, everything looked normal. The ball seemed to have missed everything. Until the third umpire brought up UltraEdge.

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And there it was. A faint spike. A tiny, almost imperceptible flicker on the graph just as the ball passed the bat. That was enough. The on-field decision was overturned, and the dreaded finger went up. Mandhana had to go.

Her Reaction Said It All

Here’s the thing. It wasn’t anger or frustration you saw on Mandhana’s face. It was pure, unfiltered disbelief. She just smiled. A wry, almost comical smile as if to say, “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

She shook her head, seemingly convinced she hadn’t made any contact. That single reaction, that moment of human emotion amidst the cold, hard technology, was what went viral. It was a moment every cricket fan could relate to.

The Social Media Storm

Instantly, social media platforms exploded. Fans, experts, and former players all weighed in. Was it really out? Has technology become too sensitive, picking up sounds that have no real impact on the ball’s trajectory? The dismissal became the biggest talking point of the match, completely overshadowing the game itself for a while.

This wasn’t just another wicket. It was a massive breakthrough for Australia and a huge blow to India’s hopes of chasing down 339. The debate over that tiny spike will surely continue long after the World Cup is over. What do you think, was it out?