Lucknow Super Giants vs Kolkata Knight Riders: IPL 2026 Super Over Drama
Intense Clash Ends in Super Over
The 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) witnessed its first Super Over during a thrilling encounter between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). After a nail-biting match, KKR emerged victorious in the Super Over, marking their second win of the season and moving them up to eighth place, while LSG fell to tenth. However, a controversy has sparked online after a video clip went viral, alleging that LSG was awarded only four runs for a shot that should have been a six. The incident occurred during the 12th over of LSG's innings when Rishabh Pant hit a boundary off Kartik Tyagi's first delivery. The Lucknow captain skillfully sent a slower ball over fine-leg after adjusting his stance. Although the umpire signaled a boundary, the broadcast graphic indicated a six (63m), leading to confusion. Had the two additional runs been counted, LSG would have won the match outright, making this a significant issue.
11.1 over - Kartik Tyagi to Pant… that was CLEARLY a six, but somehow the umpire calls it four 👀Runs get recorded as 4, match goes to a Super Over…Script writers working overtime or what? 🤨 pic.twitter.com/mdv5RJuJJh
— Noah (@Noahasthetic) April 27, 2026
Clarifying the Umpire's Decision
Did The Umpire Make an Error?
Contrary to the claims circulating on social media, the umpire's decision was indeed correct. A detailed review of the replays reveals that the ball had bounced just before crossing the boundary line. The boundary was confirmed after a review by the third umpire. It’s likely that the broadcaster's graphic displayed an error. Notably, the LSG dugout was positioned close to where the ball landed, and had there been a mistake, they would have likely raised an objection.
See Image Of Ball Bouncing Before The Ropes
Umpiring Controversies in the Match
A Game of Umpiring Controversies
The match between LSG and KKR was rife with umpiring controversies. During KKR's innings, Angkrish Raghuvansh was ruled 'obstructing the field,' a decision that sparked debate among fans and analysts alike. The player and the KKR team expressed visible frustration over the ruling. Following the incident, Raghuvanshi received a 20% fine from the BCCI for smashing his bat against the boundary rope and throwing his helmet in anger as he left the field.
In another contentious moment during the 20th over of LSG's innings, Kartik Tyagi was permitted to continue bowling despite delivering two waist-high full tosses. Although the umpires deemed the second delivery not dangerous, it raised eyebrows as the Ajinkya Rahane-led team continued to utilize the young bowler in a critical moment of the match. Rinku Singh shone brightly in this match, scoring 83 runs off 51 balls for KKR, taking four catches, and ultimately hitting the winning runs in the Super Over.