Kolkata Knight Riders’ Angkrish Raghuvanshi was controversially dismissed for obstructing the field during a match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium. This incident marked Raghuvanshi as the fourth batter in IPL history to be given out in this manner, joining the likes of Yusuf Pathan, Amit Mishra, and Ravindra Jadeja.
The incident took place on the final ball of the fifth over when Raghuvanshi, batting on nine runs from seven balls, punched the ball to mid-on and attempted to take a quick single. However, he changed his mind midway and tried to return to his crease. In doing so, he moved from the center of the pitch to one side and was hit by the incoming throw.
Following appeals from Rishabh Pant and the Lucknow Super Giants team, the third umpire, Rohan Pandit, reviewed the footage and determined that Raghuvanshi had intentionally changed his running path to obstruct the ball. This decision left Raghuvanshi visibly upset, as he struck the boundary cushion in frustration while leaving the field.
This incident added a dramatic twist to the match, which was closely followed by fans and spectators. Ultimately, Lucknow Super Giants emerged victorious in the game. The controversial dismissal of Raghuvanshi will likely be a topic of discussion among cricket enthusiasts in the days to come.
The match took place on April 26, 2026, and will be remembered for this rare and contentious dismissal of Angkrish Raghuvanshi.
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