IPL 2026 | 'Criminal decision': Rishabh Pant faces heat for Nicholas Pooran call in Super Over loss to KKR
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a heart-wrenching Super Over loss to Kolkata Knight Riders, with Nicholas Pooran's first-ball dismissal drawing sharp criticism from Dale Steyn.
Steyn labelled the decision to send Pooran in as 'criminal' given his poor form, highlighting the missed opportunity for LSG to secure a crucial win and their subsequent slide to the bottom of the table.
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