LSG vs KKR: Angkrish Raghuvanshi dismissed for obstructing the field in controversial call; what do the laws say?

A major controversy unfolded during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash at the Ekana Stadium when batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for obstructing the field.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi dismissed for obstructing the field as controversy erupts in LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 clash. Image: Screengrab/Jiohotstar

FirstCricket Staff|Apr 26, 2026, 21:10:43 IST

A controversy erupted on Sunday during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 encounter at the Ekana Cricket Stadium when Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for obstructing the field as he tried to run back towards the crease. The decision did not sit well with the batter, and he argued with the umpire before walking off the field in frustration.

The Kolkata Knight Riders were in a swarm of trouble after losing two wickets in the powerplay overs, putting pressure on them as the LSG bowlers showcased utter brilliance. On-field mix-ups also affected the team's momentum, as Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who could've brought some acceleration for KKR, had to walk back after losing his wicket.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi controversially loses his wicket

The moment happened in the final delivery of the fifth over when Angkrish Raghuvanshi pinched the ball towards mid-on and sprinted for a single, but Cameron Green sent him back. As Mohammed Shami threw the ball, he turned to run back and was struck with it.

LSG got into a discussion, and skipper Rishabh Pant appealed for obstruction of the field. The third umpire review suggested that Raghuvanshi had indeed changed direction and looked at the ball as well.

Angkrish was eventually dismissed for obstructing the field, and he was frustrated with the verdict. The KKR camp was unhappy as well, and head coach Abhishek Nayar was seen having an animated chat with the fourth umpire.

The dismissal also put pressure on KKR as they had lost three wickets in the powerplay.

What does the obstructing the field law state?

Obstructing the field is one of the ten ways of dismissing a batter in the game, and is Law 37 of the Laws of Cricket. It is a rare form of dismissal, and the rule states that “Either batter is out obstructing the field if and while the ball is in play, he/she wilfully attempts to obstruct or distract the fielding side by word or action.”

The controversial dismissal of Angkrish Raghuvanshi may fall under modern interpretations of obstruction in limited‑overs cricket, where a batter changes their path to block the ball or deliberately uses the bat to stop it. However, the obstruction has to be deliberate, and the umpire must decide whether the action is intentional.

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