Revealed: Why Kartik Tyagi wasn’t barred after two waist-high no-balls in LSG vs KKR clash
Published - 27 Apr 2026, 10:16 AM | Updated - 27 Apr 2026, 10:17 AM
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A huge controversy unfolded during the final over of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 26, when fast bowler Kartik Tyagi bowled two waist-high full toss deliveries in a row at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The situation created confusion both on and off the field, as everyone expected Kartik Tyagi to be taken off the attack immediately. But in a surprising turn, the match officials allowed him to continue bowling, which later played a big role in sending the match down to a Super Over.
Kartik Tyagi’s waist-high full toss deliveries create confusion in the LSG vs KKR IPL 2026 clash
It all happened when KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane trusted Kartik Tyagi to defend 16 runs in the final over against LSG at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The young pacer’s over started in the worst possible way for KKR.
Tyagi bowled two back-to-back full tosses that went above waist height to the LSG batter Himmat Singh. Both deliveries were immediately called no-balls, but the bowler was not convinced about the second delivery, so the review was taken, and the replay showed the ball was well above waist height.
As a result, it was called a no-ball. Meanwhile, Rahane and the KKR team management even started discussing a possible change in bowlers, thinking Tyagi might be removed for safety reasons. Even the commentators expected the bowler to be removed.
Umpires make a rare decision to let Tyagi continue
Normally, such repeated dangerous full tosses can lead to a bowler being taken out of the attack under cricket laws. But the umpires took an unusual decision and allowed Kartik Tyagi to continue the over even after two waist-high full tosses, which shocked players and fans.
The key reason behind this call was that the second delivery was not considered aimed at the batter’s body in his original position, while deeming the first one dangerous. Given that, the officials decided Tyagi could continue bowling the remaining balls.
What says the rule?
Clause 41.7 of the IPL 2026 Playing Conditions clearly states the difference between an "unfair" and a "dangerous" delivery, and a bowler can be suspended only upon bowling a second "dangerous" delivery, and Kartik Tyagi’s second delivery was deemed not dangerous. And that’s how the KKR pacer was allowed to complete his over against the LSG.
Clause 41.7.1 states: “Any delivery which passes, or would have passed, without pitching above the waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury. If the bowler bowls such a delivery, the umpire shall immediately call and signal No ball.”
Clause 41.7.2 further states: “The bowling of a delivery as defined in 41.7.1 is also dangerous if the bowler's-end umpire considers that there is a risk of injury to the striker. In making that judgment, the umpire shall disregard any protective equipment worn by the striker and be mindful of the speed, height, and direction of the delivery; the skill of the striker; and the repeated nature of such deliveries.”
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