Bizarre Run-Out: Malinga's Footwork Dismisses Green, Raghuvanshi's Mistake Costs KKR

• Cameron Green was bizarrely run out by Ehsan Malinga without Malinga touching the ball, after a deflection off his shoe.
• Initially, Angkrish Raghuvanshi mistakenly thought he was out and started walking off, but replays confirmed Green's dismissal.
• The incident occurred in the sixth over of KKR's innings at Eden Gardens, surprising fans and causing confusion.
• Replays showed both batsmen had crossed before the bails were dislodged, leading to Green's run-out for 2 runs.
• Green, bought by KKR for 25.20 crore, had also disappointed in the first match, scoring only 18 runs.

Key Questions Answered

How did Malinga execute the unusual run-out?

Ehsan Malinga executed an unusual run-out without touching the ball. The ball hit by the batter deflected off his bat and then his shoe onto the stumps.

Will this run-out impact KKR's future matches?

The run-out of Cameron Green is unlikely to directly impact KKR's future matches, as the team has already faced significant challenges with player availability.

What is Cameron Green's IPL 2026 performance so far?

Cameron Green scored 18 runs in his first IPL 2026 match for KKR against MI and did not bowl due to a lower back injury.