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LSG Edges KKR in Last-Ball Thriller; Allen Catch Sparks Controversy

LSG defeated KKR in a last-ball finish amidst Finn Allen's disputed catch.

Apr 10
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LSG Edges KKR in Last-Ball Thriller; Allen Catch Sparks Controversy

Top Summary

  • What happened: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the final ball, chasing a target of 182.
  • Why it matters: The match outcome is overshadowed by controversy surrounding Finn Allen's dismissal, raising questions about umpiring standards.
  • What changes for people: The IPL continues to deliver nail-biting finishes, but inconsistent officiating is under scrutiny.
  • Who is affected: KKR is affected by the loss and the controversial call, while LSG celebrates a hard-fought victory. The umpires involved face public criticism.

Last-Ball Drama in IPL 2026

Lucknow Super Giants secured a thrilling victory against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 10, 2026, needing 7 runs from the final two balls. Mukul Choudhary sealed the win with a six and a single.

The match concluded with LSG successfully chasing down 182 runs. However, the KKR camp is focusing on a contentious umpiring decision.

Controversial Catch Costs KKR?

KKR's Rovman Powell openly criticised the umpires for not reviewing multiple angles of Finn Allen's catch. The catch, taken by Digvesh Rathi near the boundary rope, is at the heart of the dispute.

Powell questioned whether Rathi's foot had touched the boundary cushion. He suggested the umpires should have consulted more angles before making their decision.

Powell's Post-Match Reaction

 

"Definitely (more angles should have been looked at). We talked about that when he came off. We thought we had seen in the IPL that the umpires have gone upstairs for lesser things, and that are not as close as that. Maybe it was a blunder on their part, but we're not going to look into that and say that is what cost us two points tonight,"

 

Powell acknowledged the potential impact of the call but stated that they wouldn't attribute the loss solely to the umpiring error.

He labeled the decision an umpiring "blunder." Powell was surprised more angles weren't reviewed, considering the tight nature of the catch.

What to Watch Next

The IPL governing body may address the umpiring controversy in the coming days. Further analysis of the catch is expected to surface online, fueling the debate among fans and analysts.