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During the fifth over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi turned and dived desperately to regain his crease, the throw from mid-on struck him on the body. LSG appealed for obstructing the field and he was given out. Social media erupted after the decision. Here's everything you need to know.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi gets dismissed(ANI Pic Service)Kolkata Knight Riders’ fragile top order suffered another early blow as Angkrish Raghuvanshi was controversially dismissed for obstructing the field on the final ball of the fifth over against Lucknow Super Giants. The young batter walked back for 9 off 8, leaving KKR reeling at 27/3 inside the powerplay at Ekana Cricket Stadium. The decision, taken after a lengthy third-umpire review, has quickly become one of the most talked-about moments of the season.
What exactly happened on that dramatic final ball?
Prince Yadav bowled a length delivery that Raghuvanshi nudged gently towards mid-on. The batter set off for a quick single, but partner Cameron Green immediately sent him back. As Raghuvanshi turned and dived desperately to regain his crease, the throw from mid-on struck him on the body. LSG appealed for obstructing the field. The on-field umpire referred it upstairs. Replays showed Raghuvanshi slightly altering his running line while trying to get back. The third umpire ruled that this change of direction had obstructed the fielder’s throw.
How have fans reacted on social media?
Social media erupted within seconds of the decision. Several KKR supporters demanded a rule review, saying the law needs clearer guidelines for running between wickets.
Why is the obstructing the field rule so rarely applied here?
Under Law 37 of cricket, a batter is out if he wilfully obstructs or distracts the fielding side. The key word is “wilfully.” Most fans and experts argue that Raghuvanshi’s movement was a natural reaction while diving back after being sent back by his partner. The KKR camp was furious, coach Abhishek Nayar was seen arguing heatedly with the fourth umpire, while Raghuvanshi smashed his bat on the ground and flung his helmet in visible frustration before leaving the field.
What does this mean for KKR’s campaign?
The dismissal capped a disastrous powerplay for the Kolkata Knight Riders, who now own the worst opening-stand average in the league this season. With three wickets down inside five overs and Cameron Green the lone survivor on 5 off 4, the middle order faces a mountain to climb. Whether the controversy galvanises the team or adds to their growing top-order crisis remains to be seen.
LSG vs KKR Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI: Ajinkya Rahane(c), Tim Seifert(w), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Mukul Choudhary, George Linde, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Mohsin Khan
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Aachal Maniyar
Aachal Maniyar is a Senior Content Producer at LiveMint, where she covers US sports with a focus on major leagues, marquee events, and athlete-driven stories, while also reporting extensively on cricket and global sports. With over five years of first-hand journalism experience, she combines sharp editorial judgment with real-time sports storytelling across platforms. <br><br> Her reporting journey spans leading newsrooms including Thomson Reuters, India TV, BTVI, ET NOW, and CNBC TV18, where she has worked across breaking news, live match coverage, feature writing, interviews, video scripting, and anchoring. This multi-platform exposure has shaped her ability to deliver context-rich sports and business journalism tailored for both television and digital audiences. <br><br> Aachal has conducted and produced exclusive interviews with athletes and public figures such as India cricketer Dhruv Jurel, Indian women’s hockey captain Savita Punia, and industrialist Ratan Tata, along with several emerging and established sports personalities. Her body of work includes in-depth explainers, athlete profiles, emotionally resonant fan narratives, and data-backed match analysis across cricket, Olympic sports, and international competitions. <br><br> She holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune, and believes in reporting that is grounded in accuracy, clarity, and credibility. Her philosophy is simple: sports journalism should go beyond scores and statistics, capturing the human stories, pressure moments, and decisions that shape the game and the people who play it.
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