IPL 2026: WATCH- Digvesh Rathi’s boundary catch of Finn Allen sparks controversy; Fans slam poor umpiring

LSG won the toss and chose to bat first against KKR at Eden Gardens.

By Jatin Sharma - 09 Apr, 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced off against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 9, 2026, in the 15^th match of the IPL 2026. This match is being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. LSG captain Rishabh Pant won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Finn Allen and Ajinkya Rahane opened the innings for KKR, and while Finn Allen showed great intent and hit two fours, he was dismissed early.

His dismissal occurred in the second over of the KKR innings, when Allen managed a thick top edge off Prince Yadav's bowling. The ball looked to sail past the third-man boundary but was caught brilliantly by Rathi quite near the rope.

Although it appeared to be a close call, the umpires did not spend much time scrutinizing the fielder's foot, and the decision has sparked outrage on social media.

See here:

Digvesh Rathi shoes clearly touch to boundary rope. It's clear not out but Umpire did not check." ????? pic.twitter.com/4qxRXMh0JN
— Nafees (@Nafees_22) April 9, 2026

You can clearly see the boundary cushion moving. Such a horrible call that. It was a clear six. #KKRvLSG pic.twitter.com/UxjWPTC3pb
— Prantik (@Pran__07) April 9, 2026

???? POOR UMPIRING CONTINUES IN IPL

Digvesh Rathi today claimed Finn Allen's catch at the boundary in KKR vs LSG match.

However, replays show Digvesh's feet touched the boundary cushion while holding the ball.

Finn was adjudicated out while it was a SIX pic.twitter.com/sXrfGfbQB9
— Brutal Truth (@sarkarstix) April 9, 2026

Several fans were not happy with the level of umpiring as they believed Rathi’s foot had touched the boundary paddling, and the umpire didn’t check the replays from other angles and rushed into the decision.

Here are the reactions:

That looked like a six isn’t ? Clearly the foot touched the advertising board and could see it moving. ???? #KKRVSLSG
— Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) April 9, 2026

Another Controversial Out given by Umpire in this IPL

- Finn Allen hit the shot.
- Digvesh Singh Rathee took a Catch behind the boundary.
- it seems like it is touching the boundary lines.
- Umpire did not check well.
- Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen did not go for any appeal.… pic.twitter.com/r93CfzIPaq
— Ashu (@AshuKharwa66211) April 9, 2026

???? A CONTROVERSIAL DECISION BY UMPIRE ????

Digvesh Rathi catch Finn Allen in boundary line. It's clearly touch his feet in boundary line. But umpire gives out. Clearly not out. Om field Umpire should sent this decision to third umpire. Poor Umpiring. pic.twitter.com/xLK9btwoYv
— VIKAS (@Vikas662005) April 9, 2026

???? BIG BLUNDER BY UMPIRES IN KKR VS LSG MATCH ????

Finn Allen has hit for a shot and it goes straight upto Digvesh Rathi hand, but the real catch is that his leg has touched the "Rope".

Finn allen has been given out and umpires haven't show any replay for that catch and Given for… pic.twitter.com/taVH1CR0wD
— Bemba Tavuma X ???? (@gaandfaadtits) April 9, 2026

???? Another controversial take in the IPL:

> Finn Allen smashed the ball.
> The ball went to third man.
> Digvesh Rathi took the catch
> But it seemed like he touched the boundary rope.
> However, neither Allen nor Rahane appealed,
> Even the umpires didn’t check it.

Umpires can… pic.twitter.com/Dal6kB0eJI
— Tejash (@Tejashyyyyy) April 9, 2026

Digvesh Rathi shoes clearly touch to boundary rope. It's clear not out but Umpire did not check." pic.twitter.com/YW9Rp6DNCz
— Nafees (@Nafees_22) April 9, 2026

This isn’t just bad umpiring it’s embarrassing for the IPL.

Digvesh Rathi takes a catch right next to the boundary rope, running backwards and off balance and the umpires don’t even properly check if it’s clean?

No clear angles, no zoom on the rope, no proper review… just give… https://t.co/ZmLubwCoAg
— OldMonkOfCricket (@BhushanManmath) April 9, 2026

???? ONE MORE CONTROVERSIAL DECISION BY UMPIRE ????.

- Off Prince Yadav’s delivery, Finn Allen played a shot and the ball went towards the boundary line, where Digvesh Rathi took the catch. However, Digvesh Rathi feet were extremely close to the boundary line. Despite that, the… pic.twitter.com/KG1kJHk8gQ
— VinodCrick. (@we_knowd) April 9, 2026

By Jatin Sharma - 09 Apr, 2026

IPL 2026: WATCH- Digvesh Rathi’s boundary catch of Finn Allen sparks controversy; Fans slam poor umpiring

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