During the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on 9 April 2026, Digvesh Rathi’s catch to dismiss Finn Allen sparked significant controversy on Twitter (X) and other social media platforms.
In the second over of the KKR innings, Finn Allen hit a high shot toward the deep third region. Digvesh Rathi, positioned near the boundary, successfully grabbed the ball. However, Allen was adjudged "Out" without a formal review from the third umpire, even though replays appeared to show Rathi’s toe touching the boundary cushion during the take.
Fans and experts expressed frustration over the lack of a third-umpire referral. Many users called the decision a "scam" or an "umpiring blunder," questioning why the technology was not used for such a close call. While KKR fans were vocal about Allen being "robbed," some LSG supporters praised Rathi for "safe hands" and a "brilliant" effort on the boundary.
It was clearly a not out!#FinnAllen #DigveshRathi #KKRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/HvmZre4s7E
— Akbar (@_AkbarKhan_) April 9, 2026
They robbed us tonight, it was clear six and allen was about to fire but nevertheless qismat hi gandu hai is saal 😭 #KKRvsLSG #Digveshrathi #Allen #catch pic.twitter.com/9DSnseQbMI
— Caffeine☕ (@faizz774896) April 9, 2026
If the same had happened in a Mumbai Indians or Chennai Super kings match, the whole internet would have blamed them for fixing the umpire. 🤡 #KKRvsLSG #DigveshRathi pic.twitter.com/49qCMBHtft
— Troll Plaza (@TrollingZone0) April 9, 2026
Did #DigveshRathi touch the rope? replays suggesting he might have touched. One angle shows one cushion moved. He was very close. Why didn’t the umpires check? Why did #FinnAllen walk so promptly? Why didn’t Rahane or KKR dugout insist to stay back? #IPL2026 #KKRvsLSG #IPL #KKR
— Sumit Ghosh (@SumitG71) April 9, 2026
Unfair award goes to the LSG team. #AveshKhan #DigveshRathi Both players have been involved in multiple incidents, yet the BCCI and IPL committee have taken no strict action. Fining match fees is not enough. Such repeated unsportsmanlike behaviour deserves suspension.#ipl20206
— Advocate Neeraj Baria (@baria_neeraj) April 9, 2026
🚨 𝙊𝙐𝙏 𝙊𝙍 𝙉𝙊𝙏? 👀 Digvesh Rathi with the sharp catch, and Finn Allen departs for just 9 😳💥 Fielding brilliance making the difference at Eden Gardens! 🏏🔥#KKRvsLSG #IPL2026 #DigveshRathi #CricketDrama pic.twitter.com/l4WTpXkI8Q
— CricInfoX (@InfoCricX) April 9, 2026
KKR to face another batting collapse?
In the IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won the toss and elected to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). As of writing, KKR is currently 111/4 in 13.2 overs, with Cameron Green and Rinku Singh looking to stabilize the innings after a mid-over collapse, as of writing.KKR lost Finn Allen (9) in the second over. The dismissal was controversial as replays appeared to show fielder Digvesh Rathi touching the boundary cushion, but the decision was not referred to the third umpire.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane (41 off 24) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45 off 33) shared a 50-run stand to recover from the early blow.
LSG clawed back into the game as Digvesh Rathi dismissed Rahane, followed by Manimaran Siddharth removing Raghuvanshi shortly after, leaving KKR at 106/3 after 12 overs.
