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India's Naman Dhir found himself at the centre of a controversial moment during the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati on Wednesday after taking a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Keacy Carty.

The dismissal came early in the West Indies innings when Carty edged a delivery from Prasidh Krishna towards cover point. Dhir reacted quickly, threw himself forward and completed a low diving catch.

However, the on-field umpires were not immediately convinced that the ball had been cleanly caught.

The decision was sent upstairs to the third umpire for a closer look.

Third umpire reviews catch from multiple angles

The television replays showed Dhir getting both hands underneath the ball as he completed the diving catch.

After checking the available angles, third umpire Sam Nogajski ruled in India's favour, confirming that Dhir had maintained control of the ball and that his fingers were underneath it.

Carty was therefore given out for 9 runs, giving India their first breakthrough of the innings.

The decision immediately became a talking point among viewers, with fans debating on social media whether the ball had touched the ground during the completion of the catch.

Despite the debate, the official decision was clear: Carty was out.

Dhir produces another memorable moment

The catch adds another chapter to an eventful ODI series for Dhir.

The Mumbai Indians all-rounder made his India ODI debut in the first match of the series and was involved in another unusual incident when he appeared to dismiss John Campbell, only for the delivery to be declared a dead ball because Dhir's towel had fallen onto the pitch during his run-up.

Dhir has now followed that incident with a spectacular catch in only his second ODI.

The 26-year-old was handed another opportunity in India's playing XI for the Guwahati match as India look to seal the three-match series after winning the opening ODI.

India looking to seal the series

India entered the second ODI with a 1-0 lead after beating West Indies by eight wickets in the opening match.

Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill starred with the bat in that game, scoring 139 not out and 110 respectively.

West Indies, meanwhile, were dealt a blow before the match when opener Justin Greaves was ruled out with a calf injury after scoring his maiden ODI century in the first match.

The second ODI therefore carries significant importance for both sides. India can seal the series with another victory, while West Indies need a win to force a decider.

The controversy explained

The key point is that the catch was not overturned.

The on-field umpires sent the decision for review because there was uncertainty over whether Dhir had completed the catch cleanly. After reviewing the footage, the third umpire determined that Dhir's fingers were underneath the ball and upheld the dismissal.

That distinction is important. While the catch generated considerable debate among fans, there is currently no official indication that the third umpire made an incorrect decision.