A dispute over a no-ball led to ugly scenes during Friday’s match at the Wankhede.

With 36 runs required off the last over, Rovman Powell hit the first three balls from Obed McCoy for three sixes. The third one was a high full toss and the Delhi Capitals dugout was furious at it not being called a no-ball.

Rishabh Pant even sent assistant coach Pravin Amre onto the field to speak to the umpires after threatening to call his players off. Kuldeep Yadav and Powell too gesticulated to the umpires to check on the no-ball.

The Capitals demand wasn’t justified since according to the laws, no-balls can be checked only if a batsman has been dismissed.

“I think they were bowling well throughout the game but in the end, Powell gave us a chance. I thought the no-ball could have been precious for us. I thought we could have checked that no-ball, but it’s not in my control,” Pant tried to justify his demand.

“Yes, disappointed, but can’t do much about it. Everyone was frustrated because it was not even close, so I thought it was a no-ball. Everyone in the ground saw that. I think third umpire should have interfered, but I can’t change the rule myself I guess,” the Delhi captain said.

He agreed that it wasn’t the right move to send Amre to talk to the umpires. “Obviously it wasn’t right, but what happened with us was also not right. It was just the heat of the moment, can’t do much about it. I think it was the fault of both of the sides because throughout the tournament we have seen some good umpiring.”

The incident disturbed the batters and their momentum got affected. “I think that break when the (Capitals) coach came in and the whole thing happened... that sort of settled our nerves. It’s never easy to bowl the last over,” said Ravichandran Ashwin.