Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) the opener Abhishek Sharma during which he found himself in the heart of a heated moment IPL 2026 As his promised innings against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) It ended in dramatic fashion at Eden Gardens. Just when he looked poised for a decent half-century, a controversial catch frustratingly halted his knock, leaving batters and fans alike stunned.
Controversial sacking of Abhishek Sharma
The incident hit a slower delivery in the ninth over when Abhishek went for an aggressive shot. Hello Muzarabani. The ball was meant to race to the boundary, but Varun Chakraborty sprinted and tried to catch the deep square leg down. What followed was immediate uncertainty.
Abhishek rooted to the crease, clearly unsure that the catch was taken cleanly, as the KKR players celebrated confidently. The hesitation on both sides reflected how close the call was. With no clarity on the field, the umpires sent the decision up, setting the stage for an intense review.
As the replays were shown on the big screen, the debate became more heated. Different camera angles told different stories. Some footage suggested that Chakravarthy managed to get her fingers under the ball, indicating a fair catch. Others pointed to the possibility of the ball brushing the turf before it was secured.
One particular angle even showed some questionable upward movement, although such movement can sometimes occur after a clean shot due to hand movement. With no conclusive evidence to overturn the original call, the third umpire was left with a difficult choice.
Ultimately, the decision came down to the pitch bell and the screen confirmed it – “OUT”. It was one of those moments where technology couldn’t provide a definitive answer, leaving room for interpretation and debate among fans and pundits alike.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐩, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇. 🤌
Varun Chakravarthy takes an absolute blinder at deep square leg to dismiss the dangerous Abhishek Sharma 🥵#TATAIPL 2026 | #KKRvSRH | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/ySCLEcJOUA pic.twitter.com/jXoaMbiOUy
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 2, 2026
Abhishek gets angry after being handed over
Abhishek did not like the decision. His reaction said it all – he stayed at the crease, visibly upset, before slowly making his way back. Even as he walked away, he was seen having a discussion with his batting partner as he expressed his frustration. Heinrich Klaasen.
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For a player in complete control, the dismissal felt especially harsh. Abhishek was in magnificent touch scoring 48 runs off just 21 balls. His innings included four boundaries and four powerful sixes, played with great confidence and timing.
🚨 ANOTHER SRH GAME A CONTROVERSIAL DECISION 🚨
Abhishek Sharma was given this eclipse by Varun Chakravarthy
What do you say open or not? pic.twitter.com/rgbBy8Flfu
— DB (@Brevisnation7) April 2, 2026
48 off 21 for Abhishek Sharma 🥶
Out or not? 👀
Abhishek is not happy with the decision! 😬#IPL2026 #KKRvsSRH pic.twitter.com/4MEAVyXcRj
— Khan (@ccricket713) April 2, 2026
Next to it Head of Traviswho scored 48 points, Abhishek gave SRH a flying start with an opening partnership of 82. The duo put KKR under pressure early on, which made their controversial dismissal all the more effective in the context of the game.
There was also a private stage available. During his innings, Abhishek became the second player after David Warner to hit 100 sixes for SRH and reached 101 before departing. It was a significant achievement, but it was overshadowed by how his innings ended.
Interestingly, this was not the first time SRH found themselves on the wrong side of a close call this season. In the previous match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)Klaasen’s dismissal also caused controversy, raising questions about the consistency of the third official’s decisions.
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