UDRS cost us the game, says William Porterfield

Updated on: 12 March,2011 07:29 AM IST |
AFP |

Ireland captain William Porterfield slammed a controversial umpiring decision that he said cost his side the match against West Indies yesterday

Ireland captain William Porterfield slammed a controversial umpiring decision that he said cost his side the match against West Indies yesterday.

Ireland's Gary Wilson speaks to West Indies' Kieron Pollard about a
referral that gave him out LBW to Darren Sammy during their World
Cup match in Mohali yesterday

Batsman Gary Wilson was adjudged leg before wicket by umpire Asoka de Silva when he was cruising at 61. The decision was referred to TV umpire Bruce Oxenford who upheld it.

TV replays seemed to show the batsman had offered a shot but de Silva's decision was apparently based on the view that Wilson had not done so. The incident led to a verbal exchange with the Lankan, who stuck to his guns even after Wilson asked for a second review.

Porterfield said the decision came at a crucial time (199-5) when they were well-placed to chase the target of 276. "The decision was crucial and cost us the game," said Porterfield after Ireland's 44-run defeat. "You can make mistakes, but when you have technology and advantage of replays, that's supposed to eradicate mistakes. Wilson's departure meant our wickets were less and the asking rate climbed."