The IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens produced one of the most unusual dismissals of the season.

KKR vs SRH: A rare run-out that left everyone confused

In the sixth over of KKR’s chase, Cameron Green was given out run out – but what made the moment truly bizarre was that his batting partner Angkrish Raghuvanshi initially started walking back to the pavilion, thinking he was the one dismissed.

The incident quickly sparked confusion among players, commentators and fans. At first glance, it appeared to be a simple mix-up between the batters, but the final decision was based on a lesser-known rule that often catches casual viewers off guard.

The drama unfolded on the last ball of the sixth over. Raghuvanshi played a straight shot back towards bowler Eshan Malinga, who reacted instinctively by sticking out his boot and deflecting the ball. Seeing a chance for a quick single, Raghuvanshi called and set off from the striker’s end.

Cameron Green responded immediately from the non-striker’s end. However, things went wrong within seconds. Raghuvanshi hesitated mid-pitch after noticing how quickly Malinga had recovered the ball. That brief moment of doubt created a complete communication breakdown.

Both batters suddenly found themselves stranded halfway down the pitch, unsure whether to continue or turn back. Sensing the opportunity, Malinga collected the ball and calmly broke the stumps at the striker’s end.

At that point, Raghuvanshi seemed convinced that he was responsible for the mix-up. In a rare display of sportsmanship, he began walking off, appearing ready to sacrifice his wicket. But the umpires were not convinced it was that straightforward and referred the decision to the third umpire.

Here’s the video:

The rule that decided Cameron Green’s fate

The replays provided the clarity needed to make the final call. The key detail was the position of both batters at the exact moment the stumps were broken. The footage showed that the two players had not crossed each other when the bails were dislodged.

According to the Laws of Cricket, when a run-out occurs and both batters are at the same end or caught in the middle, the batter who is closer to the wicket that has been put down is given out.

In this case, the striker’s end stumps were broken. Green, who had advanced from the non-striker’s end towards that wicket, was physically closer to it at that moment. Raghuvanshi, on the other hand, had not progressed as far.

As a result, despite Raghuvanshi appearing to be at fault, it was Green who was adjudged run out. The decision highlighted how cricket laws prioritize positioning over intent or responsibility.

Green had to walk back after scoring just 2 runs off 2 balls, while Raghuvanshi – who had already started heading off – was called back to continue his innings.

The rule may seem confusing, but it exists to ensure fairness. It prevents teams from choosing which batter should be sacrificed and instead relies on an objective measure – who is closer to the broken wicket.

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KKR fails to reach the finish line despite Angkrish Raghuvanshi getting a reprieve

Raghuvanshi made the most of his unexpected reprieve. He went on to play an impressive knock, scoring 52 off 29 balls with a mix of fours and sixes, giving KKR some hope in the chase.

However, the team’s struggles with running between the wickets didn’t end there. In a cruel twist, Raghuvanshi was later run out again after another mix-up, this time involving Rinku Singh.

KKR’s innings eventually collapsed as they were bowled out for 161 in just 16 overs, falling well short of the target and losing the match by 65 runs.

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