The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow turned the middle of a heated cricketing debate on Sunday, because the thirty eighth Match of IPL 2026 between Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered one of many season’s most controversial moments. Whereas the ‘Metropolis of Nawabs’ anticipated a show of stylish stroke-play, they as an alternative witnessed a uncommon and polarizing dismissal that left the KKR dugout fuming and the cricketing world divided.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi falls to contentious obstruction resolution throughout LSG vs KKR match
The drama unfolded within the ultimate over of the Powerplay. On the sixth ball of the fifth over, younger KKR expertise Angkrish Raghuvanshi confronted a back-of-a-length supply from Prince Yadav. Raghuvanshi punched the ball towards mid-on and instinctively charged for a single. Nevertheless, a pointy piece of fielding compelled a frantic no from the non-striker, sending Raghuvanshi right into a determined retreat.
Because the teenager sprawled again towards his crease, he collided with a pinpoint throw from Mohammed Shami. Whereas LSG gamers initially appealed with a touch of hesitation, the main focus shortly shifted to the batter’s path. In real-time, it appeared Raghuvanshi was merely making an attempt to regain his floor, however the third umpire’s intervention modified all the pieces.
Upon a number of slow-motion replays, the official famous that Raghuvanshi’s turning radius was unnaturally large. The footage instructed that the batter regarded again on the ball and subtly shifted his line of journey, ending up outdoors the reduce strip. The third umpire dominated that this deviation was a deliberate try and impede the fielder’s throw. Regardless of Raghuvanshi’s seen frustration and heated protests, the Out sign flashed on the massive display screen, sending him again for 9 (8b, 1×4) and leaving KKR reeling at 27/3.
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𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐃?! 😳
Combine-up. Lengthy flip. Third umpire drama… & Raghuvanshi is given OUT for obstructing the sector! 👀
Simply the 4️⃣th occasion of a batter being given out for obstructing the sector in TATA IPL 🤯#TATAIPL 2026 ➡️ #LSGvKKR | LIVE NOW… pic.twitter.com/WRgr608Odb
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KKR stumble badly following top-order collapse towards LSG
The obstruction dismissal was the ultimate blow in a disastrous opening interval for the guests. After LSG skipper Rishabh Pant gained the toss and elected to area, his bowlers exploited the humid Lucknow night to perfection. The collapse started within the second over when Mohsin Khan eliminated the harmful Tim Seifert for a three-ball duck.
The veteran Ajinkya Rahane, main the aspect, tried to anchor the innings with a fast 10 off 6 balls, together with a signature boundary. Nevertheless, his keep was reduce quick within the fourth over, caught by Aiden Markram off the relentless Mohsin. Following Raghuvanshi’s weird exit on the finish of the fifth, the stress turned insufferable for the center order. Rovman Powell fell shortly after the Powerplay, caught by Pant off Mohsin, who completed his opening spell with staggering figures of three/14.
By the point the Strategic Timeout was referred to as on the 9-over mark, Kolkata Knight Riders have been gasping for air at 59/4.
Whereas Cameron Green supplied some resistance with a strike price of 160.00, and Rinku Singh (11) regarded to rebuild, the early injury compounded by the Raghuvanshi controversy has left KKR with a mountain to climb in the event that they hope to succeed in their projected rating of 165.
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