NEW DELHI: Cricketing rules often come under scrutiny for seemingly favouring either the batting or bowling side, and one such instance arose during the fourth T20I between India and Australia at Carrara Oval in Queensland on Thursday.

The incident occurred on the first ball of the 14th over, when Marcus Stoinis' delivery took an inside edge off Shubman Gill's bat before deflecting onto his pad. The bowler made a loud appeal for LBW, and the umpire raised his finger - but by then, Gill had already sneaked a single.

Gill immediately went for a review, and the UltraEdge replay confirmed a clear inside edge before the ball struck his pad.

Although the on-field umpire's decision was overturned on review, the single Gill had taken was not added to India's total. According to the laws of cricket, once a batter is declared out by the umpire, the ball is considered dead, and any runs taken on that delivery do not stand.

However, this rule has irked former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who stressed that a rule change is the need of the hour.

"Umpire gives it out, batter reviews, it's not out, so why is the batting team losing a run? Makes no sense. Time for a rule change," he posted on X.

Talking about the match, India defended a modest total with a stifling bowling performance for a 48-run win over Australia in the fourth T20 International to grab an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

Axar Patel and Shivam Dube laid the foundation for India’s victory, claiming two wickets apiece to push Australia on the back foot during the chase.

Washington Sundar then wrapped up the innings with three late strikes, as India comfortably defended a target of 168, bowling out Australia for 119 in 18.2 overs after they had been 91 for 3 at one stage.