THE STORY
During the 2019 Cricket World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand at Old Trafford, Manchester, on July 9, 2019, Indian opener Rohit Sharma was dropped early in his innings by New Zealand's Martin Guptill. This missed opportunity allowed Sharma to score 14 runs before being dismissed. (espn.com)
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WHY IT MATTERS
The dropped catch was significant as Sharma had been in excellent form throughout the tournament, scoring multiple centuries, and his early dismissal could have altered the match's outcome.