Finn Allen’s catch is surrounded by controversies, debate is going on on social media about OUT and Not Out, watch video

KKR vs LSG: In the 19th season of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders are playing against Lucknow Super Giants at their home ground Eden Gardens. In this match, after losing the toss, Kolkata team came to bat first, but the start was not as expected. Opening batsman Finn Allen was out after scoring 9 runs in the second over of the innings, after which a controversy arose over his wicket.

Controversy arose over catch

Finn Allen tried to play a big shot on the ball of Prince Yadav, but the ball hit the upper edge of the bat and went in the air in the direction of third man. Digvesh Singh Rathi, who was fielding there, took a brilliant catch. However, while taking the catch, his foot was very close to the boundary line, which raised doubts whether his foot had touched the line.

The fielder’s foot was close to the boundary

During the catch, it was clearly seen in the TV replays that Digvesh Singh Rathi’s foot was very close to the boundary line. Not only this, after taking the catch, the advertisement strip near the boundary was also seen shaking slightly, which deepened the controversy. Despite this, the umpire present on the field declared the catch correct and did not send the matter to the third umpire.

Questions raised on umpire’s decision

After this decision, questions are being raised on umpiring. Many people believe that such a close decision should have been sent to the third umpire, so that complete clarity could be provided. Whereas Finn Allen also returned directly to the pavilion without any appeal, due to which there was no chance for review.

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If we look at this entire incident, the biggest responsibility is being held by the field umpire, who did not send such a close catch for investigation. Apart from this, there was no demand from the batsman for a third umpire. In such a situation, this controversy may remain in discussion for a long time. This incident once again showed how important the proper use of technology is in modern cricket, especially when such close decisions come at crucial junctures of the match.