Angkrish Raghuvanshi out - (Source:ScreenGrab/Hotstar)The LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 match has been hit by a huge controversy. Notably, in the 5th over of the first innings, KKR batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi became the first batter in IPL 2026 to be given out for obstructing the field.Following the incident, a huge drama erupted on field as KKR camp was unhappy with the decision. Further, Angkrish Raghuvanshi too made his intentions clear to the umpire and left the field in anger.Huge Controversy Erupts In LSG vs KKR MatchOn the last ball of the 5th over, Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a shot at mid-on, straight to Mohammed Shami. The right-handed batter tried to steal a single, but aborted the run after reaching half down the track.As soon as Raghuvanshi took a turn to return to his crease, the throw hit his leg, following which Rishabh Pant appealed for obstructing the field. The LSG captain argued that the KKR batter had changed his trajectory and asked for 3rd umpire's opinion. Eventually, the 3rd umpire agreed to LSG's appeal and gave Angkrish Raghuvanshi out. The youngster was furious and even explained his case to the umpire.While returning to the pavillion, Angkrish Raghuvanshi slammed his bat and also his helmet in anger as he was unhappy with 3rd umpire's decision.KKR Coaching Staff Argues With UmpireKKR camp was also unhappy with the decision. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar walked out of the dug-out and argued with the fourth official over 3rd umpire's decision. Not just Nayar, but Shane Watson, Dwaye Bravo were all unhappy with Raghuvanshi's dismissal.Star Sports @StarSportsIndia ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐?! ๐ณ Mix-up. Long turn. Third umpire dramaโฆ & Raghuvanshi is given OUT for obstructing the field! ๐ Just the 4๏ธโฃth instance of a batter being given out for obstructing the field in TATA IPL ๐คฏ #TATAIPL 2026 โก๏ธ #LSGvKKR | LIVE NOW Apr 26, 2026, 8:32 PM Also Read: Revealed: Why Matheesha Pathirana Is Not Playing In LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 Match?Notably, Raghuvanshi has become the fourth player in IPL history to be given out for obstructing the field. The KKR batter returned to the field after scoring 9 (8), which featured a solitary four.Rishabh Pant Gets Hate For AppealAs soon as the controversy erupted, Rishabh Pant quickly trended on social media where he recieved a lot of hate for his appeal. The fans, in unity, echoed that they have lost a lot of respect for the LSG captain. Here are some of the fans' reaction.Jeet @JeetN25 Look at this clearly ball was going far from pant as well not even near to stumps This was the most ridiculous decision most ridiculous ..he was not out. He was never going to be out. The third umpire didn't even check other angles he wasn't obstructing the field he just went Apr 26, 2026, 8:11 PM Shah @Shahhoon1 Rishabh Pant should never touch the IPL Trophy How did he run out young Angkrish Raghuvanshi ? His intention was never to get in the way of Ball Will he win matches by doing This Pakchikpak Raja Babu @HaramiParindey Rishabh Pant is so frustrated that he is resorting to cheap tactics to get other batsmen out. Angkrish Raghuvanshi was not even obstructing the field. Apr 26, 2026, 8:04 PM โโข๏ธ @Peaked_Kohli @s0urav27 Cheater Rishabh Pant ne saari hadein cross kardi ๐ ๐ IPL Rules Explained For Obstructing The FieldObstructing the Field' is governed by Law 37 of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). It states that a batter is out if they 'wilfully attempt to obstruct or distract the fielding side by word or action.'Changing Course: Significantly altering their running path to block a throw aimed at the stumpsPhysical Interference: Using their body or bat to intercept a ball that would otherwise result in a run-out or catch.Also Read: MS Dhoniโs Iconic Stumping Vs Shubman Gill Resurfaces After Samsonโs Similar CSK ActReturning the Ball: Picking up the ball and handing it to a fielder without the fielding side's consenTalking about the ongoing match, at the time of writing this article, KKR are 73/6 after 11 overs.Follow LSG vs KKR Live Updates For Each And Every Detail Of The High-Octane IPL 2026 Clash
