IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) One of the most unusual dismissals of the season took place at Eden Gardens.
KKR vs SRH: A rare run that baffled everyone
In the sixth over of KKR’s chase, Cameron Green was given – but what made the moment really strange was that his batting partner Angkrish Raghuvanshi started walking back to the pavilion, initially thinking he was the dismissed man.
The incident quickly caused confusion among players, commentators and fans. At first glance, it looked like a simple mix-up between beaters, but the final decision was based on a lesser-known rule that often caught casual viewers off guard.
The drama unfolded on the last ball of the sixth over. Raghuvanshi hit a direct hit to bowler Eshan Malinga who instinctively reacted by removing his boot and deflecting the ball. Seeing a chance for a quick single, Raghuvanshi rang and departed from the striker’s end.
Cameron Green responded immediately from the non-striker. But within seconds, things turned sour. Raghuvanshi hesitated in midfield when he saw how quickly Malinga was returning the ball. This brief moment of doubt created a complete communication breakdown.
Both batsmen suddenly found themselves trapped in the middle of the pitch, unsure whether to continue or turn back. Sensing an opportunity, Malinga collected the ball and calmly smashed the stumps at the striker’s end.
At this point, Raghuvanshi was convinced that he was responsible for the mess. In a display of rare sportsmanship, he started to walk away looking ready to sacrifice his wicket. But the judges did not believe it was that simple and gave the decision to the third judge.
We present the video:
The rule that decided Cameron Green’s fate
Replays provided the clarity needed to make the final call. The key detail was the position of both batters at the moment the stumps were broken. The footage showed that the two players did not cross each other when the bails were removed.
According to the laws of cricket, when a run is made and both batsmen are at the same end or caught in the middle, the batter nearest to the wicket is awarded.
In this case, the striker’s last stumps were broken. Green was physically closer to him at that moment, advancing towards that goal from the non-striker’s end. Raghuvanshi did not go that far.
As a result, although Raghuvanshi appeared guilty, Green was done. The decision highlighted how the laws of cricket favor placement over intent or liability.
Green had to walk back after scoring just 2 runs off 2 balls, while Raghuvanshi, who had already started to depart, was called back to continue his innings.
The rule may seem confusing, but it exists to ensure fairness. This prevents teams from choosing which shot to sacrifice and instead relies on an objective measure – who is closer to the broken goal.
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KKR Angkrish Raghuvanshi fails to reach finish line despite reprieve
Raghuvanshi made the most of the unexpected reprieve. He continued to play an impressive knock, hitting 52 off 29 balls with a mix of fours and sixes to give KKR some hope in the chase.
However, the team’s struggles with running between the wickets did not end there. In a cruel twist, Raghuvanshi was later run out again after another tussle involving Rinku Singh.
KKR’s innings collapsed as it did in the end He made 161 in just 16 oversfalls well short of the target and loses the match by 65 runs.
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