Out or Not Out? Digvesh Rathi Takes Controversial Catch Near Boundary to Dimiss Finn Allen in KKR vs LSG IPL 2026 [WATCH]

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) spinner Digvesh Rathi came under the scanner for taking a controversial catch to send back Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Finn Allen during the KKR vs LSG clash in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The incident happened on the fourth ball of the second over after LSG put KKR to bat first.

WATCH: Digvesh Rathi takes controversial catch of Finn Allen

Prince Yadav bowled a back-of-length delivery that swung away from the batter slightly. Finn Allen tried to heave it across but managed to get a thick top-edge as the ball flew to the third man. At one instance, the ball seemed to be travelling over the ropes but Rathi completed a steady catch right on the edge and close to the boundary cushions.

While the TV umpire adjudged the decision as out, on checking the replays closer it seemed like Digvesh Rathi made the faintest of touches with his left foot on the ‘Google’ ad cushion.

Watch the video of the incident below.

The decision was a setback for the three-time champions who lost one of their most lethal batters in the lineup cheaply for just 9(8). The Kiwi, who entered the IPL 2026 on the back of stellar touch from the T20 World Cup 2026 earlier this year, unfortunately haven’t been able to replicate his success. In his previous three innings, Finn Allen has managed scores of 37, 28, 6.

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Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi make amends after early setback in KKR vs LSG IPL 2026

Speaking about the KKR vs LSG clash, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane and young batting talent Angkrish Raghuvanshi showed strong character to steady the innings after the initial loss. The duo did not let the momentum slide and continued attacking in the powerplay as they now inch closer to the fifty-run partnership.

At the time of writing this report, the KKR scoreboard reads 72/1 in 7.4 overs with Rahane and Angkrish currently batting in the middle.

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