Lucknow Super Giants’ bowling all-rounder Digvesh Rathi pulled off a stunning catch near the boundary line to put an end to Finn Allen’s innings. The Super Giants were up against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 15th league-stage match of the Indian Premier League on Thursday, April 9. The game saw the visiting skipper Rishabh Pant winning the toss and inviting the rivals to bat first.

While the hosts were aiming to take dominance of the field, the visitors had some other plans. Lucknow got its first success in the form of Finn Allen in the second over when Digvesh Rathi took a stellar catch near the boundary line to send Allen back to the pavilion off 9 runs in 8 deliveries. Allen hit a Prince Yadav delivery to fly it to third man, and while it seemed that the ball had almost crossed the boundary line, Rathi, who was standing near the boundary line, grabbed it with both ends.

Was the catch fair?- Digvesh Rathi’s catch sparks mixed reactions on social media

While the catch got the Super Giants their first success of the night, it somehow sparked discussion on social media. Some fans are opining that the catch wasn’t fair since Rathi’s toe appeared to be on the cushion.

Here are some reactions.