KKR's Rovman Powell Criticizes Umpires Over Controversial Catch Decision in IPL 2026
KKR breaks silence on Digvesh Rathi's controversial catch to dismiss Finn Allen: ‘Blunder on umpires’ part'
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Rovman Powell criticized the on-field umpires for not reviewing Digvesh Rathi's catch that dismissed Finn Allen during their IPL 2026 match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Despite the controversial decision, KKR lost the match by three wickets at Eden Gardens.
- 01Rovman Powell criticized umpires for not reviewing a catch decision.
- 02Finn Allen was dismissed for 9 runs after Rathi's catch.
- 03The match saw KKR score 181 runs but ultimately lose to LSG.
- 04Mukul Choudhary's unbeaten 54 runs helped LSG win on the last ball.
- 05KKR is still searching for their first win in IPL 2026.
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In a recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Rovman Powell expressed frustration over the on-field umpires' decision not to refer Digvesh Rathi's catch of Finn Allen to the third umpire. Allen, who scored just 9 runs, was dismissed in the second over after Rathi caught the ball near the boundary. Replays suggested Rathi might have stepped on the boundary cushion, but the umpires did not review the decision. Despite the controversy, KKR lost the match to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by three wickets, with LSG's Mukul Choudhary scoring an impressive 54 runs off 27 balls to secure victory on the last ball. Powell acknowledged the disappointment of losing at home but credited Choudhary for his performance. KKR has yet to win a match in the IPL 2026 season, facing two defeats at their home ground.
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The loss adds pressure on KKR as they seek their first win in the IPL 2026 season, affecting fan morale and team dynamics.
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