Controversial Dismissal of Raghuvanshi Causes Uproar in IPL Match
Raghuvanshi’s obstructing-the-field dismissal sparks chaos: Helmet hurled, Nayar confronts umpire, KKR shell-shocked
Hindustan Times
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A controversial dismissal of Angkrish Raghuvanshi for obstructing the field during the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants led to chaos at Ekana Stadium. KKR's coach Abhishek Nayar confronted the umpire, while Raghuvanshi expressed his frustration by throwing his helmet.
- 01Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for obstructing the field, sparking controversy.
- 02KKR's coach Abhishek Nayar confronted the fourth umpire in anger.
- 03Raghuvanshi's dismissal marked him as the fourth player in IPL history to be out for this reason.
- 04KKR struggled in the powerplay, losing three wickets for just 31 runs.
- 05Mohsin Khan's early strikes contributed to KKR's poor start.
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During the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, India, a controversial dismissal for obstructing the field involving KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi created chaos. This incident occurred on the last ball of the fifth over when Raghuvanshi attempted a single but was sent back by teammate Cameron Green. As he turned and dived back to the crease, the ball struck him, leading to an appeal from Mohammed Shami of LSG. The on-field umpire referred the decision to the third umpire, who ruled Raghuvanshi out, citing a change in direction. This decision left the KKR camp stunned, with coach Abhishek Nayar angrily confronting the fourth umpire. Raghuvanshi expressed his frustration by throwing his helmet and hitting his bat on the ground. This dismissal made him the fourth player in IPL history to be out for obstructing the field, following Yusuf Pathan, Amit Mishra, and Ravindra Jadeja. The dismissal added to KKR's dismal performance in the powerplay, where they lost three wickets for just 31 runs.
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The dismissal has raised questions about umpiring decisions in the IPL, potentially affecting team morale and performance.
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