IPL 2026: Rovman Powell rues umpiring ‘blunder’, sluggish wicket after KKR’s narrow loss to LSG

Rovman Powell criticizes umpiring errors and a sluggish pitch after KKR's narrow IPL 2026 loss to LSG.

Kolkata Knight Riders' overseas recruit Rovman Powell criticised an umpiring "blunder" and blamed the sluggish Eden Gardens pitch behind their narrow loss to Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL.

From 128/7 after 16 overs, LSG pulled off a three-wicket win in a last-ball thriller in Kolkata on Thursday (April 10, 2026), powered by a stunning late assault from rookie Mukul Choudhary, who smashed an unbeaten 54 off 27 balls (7x6, 2x4).

"You want to make Eden Gardens your fortress, it's your home with your fans behind you. It always feels good at home, but credit to the youngster (Mukul), he batted really well," Powell said at the post-match media interaction, referring to KKR’s four-match winless run, despite playing three at home.

Put in, KKR posted 181/4 but it felt they fell short of a 200-plus total after Finn Allen (9) was dismissed in controversial fashion.

His top-edge was caught by Digvesh Rathi at deep third man, with replays suggesting his toes may have touched the boundary rope.

In a baffling call, the on-field umpires Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) and Akshay Totre (India) however did not refer the catch upstairs, ruling it clean.