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WORLD2026-06-2610:09:04 UTC

Controversy in the England vs. New Zealand Match: Was It Bat First?

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

During the England vs. New Zealand match on June 26, 2026, a critical decision arose involving Devon Conway and Shoaib Bashir.

Bashir appeared to have bowled Conway out LBW, but Jamie Smith indicated to Ben Stokes that the ball had hit the bat first.

However, subsequent replays contradicted Smith's assessment, raising questions about the impact of his call on the match.