WI vs AUS: All third umpire controversies from Barbados Test between West Indies and Australia
From fine UltraEdge spikes to disputed low catches, the first Test between West Indies and Australia in Barbados has seen a string of third umpire controversies.
Here's a breakdown of the key DRS flashpoints causing frustration:
Roston Chase – Day 2, First Over
Decision: Not out (TV umpire Adrian Holdstock ruled ball hit bat, not pad).
Controversy: A small murmur appeared on UltraEdge before the ball reached the bat, suggesting possible pad contact, but umpire deemed it an inside edge.
Impact: Chase survived; went on to score 44 before being given out later.
Roston Chase – Later Dismissal (LBW)
Decision: Out (on-field umpire said out; third umpire upheld it).
Controversy: Slight spike appeared on RTS a frame before the ball reached the bat. Chase insisted he hit it. TV umpire Holdstock adjudged the ball was too far from the bat.
Impact: Chase was dismissed despite seeming evidence of bat contact.
Cameron Green – LBW Appeal
Decision: Not out (umpire said not out; third umpire agreed).
Controversy: A tiny spike on UltraEdge as the bat got caught in the pad flap. Ball-tracking (not used since not out) later showed three reds — meaning would have been out if no bat was involved.
Impact: Green survived a very close call that, on later evidence, would have been out.
Shai Hope – Caught Behind
Decision: Out (TV umpire Holdstock ruled clean catch by Alex Carey).
Controversy: Ball was very close to the ground as Carey completed the one-handed dive. Critics say it resembled Mitchell Starc's grounded catch vs Duckett in 2023 Ashes that was not given.
Impact: Hope was dismissed on a low-percentage call.
Caught or did the ball touch the ground? 🫣
Windies are furious with that decision. What's your call? ☝️ or ❌#WIvAUSpic.twitter.com/6evBQGk7vq — FanCode (@FanCode) June 26, 2025
Travis Head – Edge Not Carried
Decision: Not out (review said not enough evidence that under-edge carried to keeper Shai Hope).
Controversy: West Indies believed it carried. Australians (including Starc) thought it was out.
Impact: Head survived; was not dismissed.
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