IPL 2026: Angkrish Raghuvanshi dismissal sparks outrage, fans question umpire’s call

Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial dismissal for obstructing the field did not just shake the Kolkata Knight Riders innings, it also set social media on fire.

In one of the rarest moments seen in the IPL, the 21-year-old was adjudged out after the ball struck him while he attempted to return to his crease. The third umpire ruled that he had changed his running line, making it only the fourth such dismissal in the tournament’s history.

Batters dismissed via obstructing the field in IPL:
72 (44) – Yusuf Pathan (KKR) vs PWI, Ranchi, 2013
1 (2) – Amit Mishra (DD) vs SRH, Vizag, 2019
5 (6) – Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) vs RR, Chennai, 2024
9 (8) – Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) vs LSG, Lucknow, 2026*

While the decision left the KKR camp stunned, the reaction online was even more intense. Fans were quick to flood social media with mixed opinions, turning the incident into one of the biggest talking points of the match.

Many users felt the decision was harsh, arguing that Raghuvanshi was simply trying to make his ground and had little time to react.

Clips of the incident went viral within minutes, with fans breaking down the moment frame by frame, debating intent versus instinct. Some even compared it to previous rare dismissals in IPL history, adding more context to the discussion.