Finn Allen’s dismissal started a controversy in IPL 2026 as Digvesh Rathi’s catch raised boundary doubts, with commentators and fans questioning the umpire’s decision.
Umpiring standards have once again come under the scanner during the ongoing IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. A contentious decision occurred in the second over involving Finn Allen. He mistimed a shot off Prince Yadav, and the ball traveled to third man, where Digvesh Rathi completed the catch. The on-field umpire ruled him out immediately.
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Later replays showed Rathi’s foot close to the boundary rope, raising doubts about the call. Viewers noted the absence of a detailed multi-angle review before the decision was confirmed. Commentators also flagged the need for a closer inspection of the catch.
“I felt that there was a little crease there on the letters O and O. I thought it deserved a really close look,” Harsha Bhogle said on air.
With this, Finn Allen departed for 9. Fans reacted strongly online, questioning why the third umpire did not intervene for a more thorough check of the boundary position.
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— Nickk Knight (@KnightNick34590) April 9, 2026
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