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The IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants in Ekana Stadium got heated due to KKR batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi being dismissed for an unusual obstruction-of-the-field.

Raghuvanshi had opted for a deep single but altered his course on the way to his crease and was struck by a throw. The appeal was upheld, and the third umpire called him out, bringing the KKR total to 27/3.

Enraged, Raghuvanshi threw his bat on the ground and his helmet as he left the crease. The KKR dugout was in meltdown, with coach Abhishek Nayar running to the fourth umpire in a rage. Fellow players such as Shane Watson and Dwayne Bravo were also unhappy.

The dismissal, only the fourth in IPL history, has led to extensive debate about the batsman's intentions and the third umpires' decision. The event created early drama in a match, where KKR were floundering.