Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced an unexpected incident during their IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday. Batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for ‘obstructing the field’ in a controversial moment that left players and fans in disbelief.
Key Incident Involving Angkrish Raghuvanshi
The pivotal moment occurred on the final delivery of the fifth over. Raghuvanshi nudged a ball from Prince Yadav towards mid-on and attempted to run. However, after being sent back by teammate Cameron Green, a throw from the field struck Raghuvanshi’s legs. This drew an appeal from Mohammed Shami and LSG captain Rishabh Pant.
After reviewing the play, the third umpire concluded that Raghuvanshi altered his path during the run, impeding the throw from reaching the wicketkeeper. The decision was met with disbelief from the KKR camp. Notably, Raghuvanshi expressed his frustration, throwing down his helmet in anger.
Match Overview
In the match, the Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and chose to bowl first. This game marked KKR’s second outing after securing their first win of the season. The team remained unchanged following their victory over the Rajasthan Royals.
In contrast, the struggling LSG, who faced four consecutive losses, made a single adjustment to their lineup by including George Linde.
Team Lineups
- Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (c&wk), Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Digvesh Rathi, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Mohsin Khan.
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
This shocking dismissal highlights the ongoing excitement and controversy within the IPL 2026 season, showcasing the thrill and unpredictability of cricket.
