Raghuvanshi’s obstructing the field dismissal roils IPL clash in Lucknow
Raghuvanshi’s obstructing the field dismissal roils IPL clash in Lucknow
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s obstructing the field dismissal sparks debate as KKR's IPL 2026 woes deepen against LSG in Lucknow.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi's dismissal for obstructing the field became one of the most debated moments of IPL 2026 as Kolkata Knight Riders' struggles against Lucknow Super Giants deepened.
The incident unfolded after Raghuvanshi nudged the ball toward mid-on, set off for a quick single, and was sent back. The throw arrived as he dived to make his ground, and the third umpire ruled that he had changed his running line, leading to his dismissal for obstructing the field.
KKR were four down after being asked to bat by Rishabh Pant. LSG, meanwhile, had managed just two wins from seven matches, while KKR had one victory in as many games, turning the clash into a tense battle under early-season pressure.
The dugout's disbelief was evident as Raghuvanshi reacted with frustration, slamming his bat and throwing his helmet on the way back. This marks only the fourth time a batsman has been given out for obstructing the field in IPL history, with prior cases involving Yusuf Pathan, Amit Mishra, and Ravindra Jadeja.
As the season rolls on, debates around running lines and umpire calls could influence how teams pace risky singles in tight games, all while the race for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap continues.
