Stumping Controversy Mars Pakistan's Crushing Win Over Australia in T20I

• Pakistan secured a dominant 111-run victory against Australia in a T20I at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, sweeping the series 3-0.
• The win was overshadowed by a controversial stumping decision involving Australian batter Cooper Connolly, who was given out despite the wicketkeeper, Khawaja Nafay, breaking the stumps with his left hand while the ball was in his right.
• According to Law 29.2.1.5, a stumping is only legal if the bails are removed by the hand holding the ball, which was not the case here.
• The on-field umpires ruled Connolly out, a decision that was not reviewed at the time but appeared to be an error based on replays.
• This incident echoes a past penalty where West Indies' Ridley Jacobs was suspended for a similar rule violation in 2001.

Why It Matters: A controversial stumping decision overshadowed Pakistan's dominant T20I series sweep against Australia.