In the T20 format, bowling a no-ball is no less than a crime. Several cricketing legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Simon Doull have come down heavily in the past, on bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabda respectively for bowling no-balls.&nbsp;

While in the ongoing 2023 edition of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" title="Indian Premier League" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Premier League</strong></a> (IPL), fans saw how a calm and composed player like MS Dhoni got angry over Tushar Deshpande’s overstepping incident in match number 6 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

These reactions of veterans over no-balls clearly indicate that the bowlers are required to be completely disciplined when it comes to the shortest format of cricket. Any overstepped delivery or a beamer from bowlers not only gives a free hit and extra delivery to batters but also sometimes, costs games to their teams. In the IPL, many instances have been recorded when a no-ball changed the course of a match.

Talking about a few, here are five instances when no-balls proved costly to teams

<strong>5. Sandeep Sharma’s no-ball to Abdul Samad (RR vs SRH, Match 52, IPL 2023)</strong>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683552057888_sandeep-sharma-no-ball.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy"><figcaption>sandeep sharma no ball</figcaption>

At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) locked horns with each other in match 52 of the 16th IPL edition. Batting first after winning the toss, RR posted 214/2 with some dazzling batting performances from Jos Buttler (95 off 59) and skipper Sanju Samson (66 off 38).&nbsp;

In reply, SRH batters also showed an attacking approach and kept their team alive in the chase. With 41 required in the last two overs, Glenn Phillips also flexed his muscles and hit Kuldip Yadav for four boundaries (three maximums and a four). For the final over, Sanju Samson trusted experienced Sandeep Sharma to defend 17 runs against Abdul Samad and Marco Jansen.&nbsp;

On the first delivery, Jason Holder dropped Samad on zero, and following that reprieve, the youngster smacked Sharma for a six on the next delivery. With five needed off one, Samad had to hit a six to take his team home. On the last ball, the 21-year-old got caught by Jos Buttler at the long off but the delivery was declared no ball. The blunder from Sandeep cost Royals as the SRH stalwart took advantage of the extra delivery and smashed a maximum to help his team cross the line. 

4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s no-ball to Jos Buttler (RR vs SRH, Match 5, IPL 2022)

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374652058_Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-vs-RR.jpeg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs RR" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs RR. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>

In the 2022 edition of the IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) kicked off their campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Winning the toss, SRH skipper Kane Williamson invited Royals to bat first. Opening the innings, SRH’s bowling spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar started the game with four dot balls initially in his spell.

On the fifth delivery, Bhuvneshwar got the RR opener Jos Buttler caught at first slip to Abdul Samad. As Buttler was heading towards the pavilion, the no-ball siren rang and the veteran returned to bat. Taking advantage of Bhuvneshwar’s bowling error, the wicketkeeper gave an amazing start to the team, amassing 58 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the powerplay overs.

Buttler went back to the pavilion with his score of 35 off 28 but his aggressive batting delivered momentum to RR to post a colossal total of 210 on the board. In the end, Bhuvneshwar’s no ball went against SRH as RR thumped the Williamson-led side by 61 runs.

3. Mohammed Siraj’s no-ball to Andre Russell (RCB vs KKR, Match 17, IPL 2019)

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2018/05/Mohammed-Siraj.jpg" alt="Mohammed Siraj" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Mohammed Siraj. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption>

Andre Russell is known for his striking power in the shortest format and because of the same bowlers always need to be cautious against the Caribbean player. Back in 2019, everything went well for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, but Russell, who is a vital cog in KKR's&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-teams-and-squads/" title="squad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">squad</a>,</strong> performed exceptionally with his bat and embarrassed the hosts in front of the home crowd.

Earlier in the match, riding on stunning batting displays from Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Marcus Stoinis, Bangalore scored 205/3 in 20 overs. Following the enormous total, KKR started aggressively but got shaken due to a loss of wickets at regular intervals. With the loss of five wickets at a score of 153, Knight Riders needed 53 to bag the match in three overs.

Following KKR captain Dinesh Karthik’s dismissal in the 17th over, there was an opportunity for Mohammed Siraj to bowl an economical over and worsen KKR’s situation in the match. However, during the tense situation of the game, he bowled a delivery to Russell that resulted in a beamer. What made the matter worse for RCB was that the ball went for a maximum.

After the horrendous no ball, Siraj couldn’t bowl anymore, and Stoinis got the task to complete the pacer’s over. The next ball from the Aussie also went for a six as Russell grabbed the benefit of a free hit with both hands. The epic contest is still known for Russell’s sensational match-finishing performance, but for Siraj, it became one of the most terrible nights to remember in his IPL career.

2. R Vinay Kumar’s no-ball in the final over of the match (CSK vs RCB, Match 13, IPL 2012)

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374802381_R-Vinay-Kumar.jpeg" alt="R Vinay Kumar" loading="lazy"><figcaption>R Vinay Kumar. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>

In the history of IPL, fans have witnessed some amazing battles between the two powerhouses Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Back in 2012, when both teams locked horns at the Chepauk, Bangalore lost the game on the final delivery not just due to Dwayne Bravo’s outstanding batting but also because of R Vinay Kumar’s gaffe.

Batting first after winning the toss, Challengers scored 205/8 at the end of their innings. With some joint batting efforts of Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, and Virat Kohli, RCB succeeded in dominating Chennai’s bowlers in the match. Despite putting up a massive total, RCB bowlers couldn’t deter CSK batters and lost the match by five wickets.

To pull off the match, CSK batters Albie Morkel and Dwayne Bravo were required to pile up 15 runs in the last over. Vinay Kumar, who got trusted to save the total, dismissed Morkel on his second delivery but botched up the next delivery, bowling a beamer to Dwayne Bravo, which went for a boundary. Following the no-ball, the dashing West Indies player faced a free hit and smashed another maximum to take his team close to triumph.

1. Ben Hilfenhaus’ no-ball in the IPL 2012 final (CSK vs KKR, IPL 2012 final)

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374857687_Ben-Hilfenhaus.jpeg" alt="Ben Hilfenhaus" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Ben Hilfenhaus. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>

In 2012, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk Stadium in the final and featured in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/news/" title=" news " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>news </strong></a>for the next few days. CSK definitely lost the match in the end but throughout the contest, Super Kings put up a brave fight to keep Knight Riders away from the game. While batting, their batters looked confident and racked up 190 runs with a loss of three wickets.

While talking about their bowling performance, they started excellently with Ben Hilfenhaus picking Gautam Gambhir in the first over. Except for stunning batting displays from Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis, no KKR batter amassed the confidence to confront CSK bowlers with courage.

However, Hilfenhaus, who stood as a rock against KKR, fumbled and delivered a full-toss no-ball to Shakib Al Hasan in his last over. Following the no-ball, Shakib received a free hit and smashed a four that left KKR with a task to score nine runs in the final over. At the end of the night, Hilfenhaus’s no-ball went against CSK as they lost to the Kolkata outlet by five wickets in the final over, with two balls remaining.

Ben Hilfenhaus, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Mohammed SirajBen Hilfenhaus, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Siraj

<p>In the T20 format, bowling a no-ball is no less than a crime. Several cricketing legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Simon Doull have come down heavily in the past, on bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabda respectively for bowling no-balls.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While in the ongoing 2023 edition of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" title="Indian Premier League" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Premier League</strong></a> (IPL), fans saw how a calm and composed player like MS Dhoni got angry over Tushar Deshpande’s overstepping incident in match number 6 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).</p>
<p>These reactions of veterans over no-balls clearly indicate that the bowlers are required to be completely disciplined when it comes to the shortest format of cricket. Any overstepped delivery or a beamer from bowlers not only gives a free hit and extra delivery to batters but also sometimes, costs games to their teams. In the IPL, many instances have been recorded when a no-ball changed the course of a match.</p>
<h2>Talking about a few, here are five instances when no-balls proved costly to teams</h2>
<h3><strong>5. Sandeep Sharma’s no-ball to Abdul Samad (RR vs SRH, Match 52, IPL 2023)</strong></h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683552057888_sandeep-sharma-no-ball.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>sandeep sharma no ball</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) locked horns with each other in match 52 of the 16th IPL edition. Batting first after winning the toss, RR posted 214/2 with some dazzling batting performances from Jos Buttler (95 off 59) and skipper Sanju Samson (66 off 38).&nbsp;</p>
<p>In reply, SRH batters also showed an attacking approach and kept their team alive in the chase. With 41 required in the last two overs, Glenn Phillips also flexed his muscles and hit Kuldip Yadav for four boundaries (three maximums and a four). For the final over, Sanju Samson trusted experienced Sandeep Sharma to defend 17 runs against Abdul Samad and Marco Jansen.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the first delivery, Jason Holder dropped Samad on zero, and following that reprieve, the youngster smacked Sharma for a six on the next delivery. With five needed off one, Samad had to hit a six to take his team home. On the last ball, the 21-year-old got caught by Jos Buttler at the long off but the delivery was declared no ball. The blunder from Sandeep cost Royals as the SRH stalwart took advantage of the extra delivery and smashed a maximum to help his team cross the line. </p>
<h3>4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s no-ball to Jos Buttler (RR vs SRH, Match 5, IPL 2022)</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374652058_Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-vs-RR.jpeg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs RR" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs RR. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In the 2022 edition of the IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) kicked off their campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Winning the toss, SRH skipper Kane Williamson invited Royals to bat first. Opening the innings, SRH’s bowling spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar started the game with four dot balls initially in his spell.</p>
<p>On the fifth delivery, Bhuvneshwar got the RR opener Jos Buttler caught at first slip to Abdul Samad. As Buttler was heading towards the pavilion, the no-ball siren rang and the veteran returned to bat. Taking advantage of Bhuvneshwar’s bowling error, the wicketkeeper gave an amazing start to the team, amassing 58 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the powerplay overs.</p>
<p>Buttler went back to the pavilion with his score of 35 off 28 but his aggressive batting delivered momentum to RR to post a colossal total of 210 on the board. In the end, Bhuvneshwar’s no ball went against SRH as RR thumped the Williamson-led side by 61 runs.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>3. Mohammed Siraj’s no-ball to Andre Russell (RCB vs KKR, Match 17, IPL 2019)</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2018/05/Mohammed-Siraj.jpg" alt="Mohammed Siraj" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Mohammed Siraj. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Andre Russell is known for his striking power in the shortest format and because of the same bowlers always need to be cautious against the Caribbean player. Back in 2019, everything went well for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, but Russell, who is a vital cog in KKR's&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-teams-and-squads/" title="squad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">squad</a>,</strong> performed exceptionally with his bat and embarrassed the hosts in front of the home crowd.</p>
<p>Earlier in the match, riding on stunning batting displays from Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Marcus Stoinis, Bangalore scored 205/3 in 20 overs. Following the enormous total, KKR started aggressively but got shaken due to a loss of wickets at regular intervals. With the loss of five wickets at a score of 153, Knight Riders needed 53 to bag the match in three overs.</p>
<p>Following KKR captain Dinesh Karthik’s dismissal in the 17th over, there was an opportunity for Mohammed Siraj to bowl an economical over and worsen KKR’s situation in the match. However, during the tense situation of the game, he bowled a delivery to Russell that resulted in a beamer. What made the matter worse for RCB was that the ball went for a maximum.</p>
<p>After the horrendous no ball, Siraj couldn’t bowl anymore, and Stoinis got the task to complete the pacer’s over. The next ball from the Aussie also went for a six as Russell grabbed the benefit of a free hit with both hands. The epic contest is still known for Russell’s sensational match-finishing performance, but for Siraj, it became one of the most terrible nights to remember in his IPL career.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. R Vinay Kumar’s no-ball in the final over of the match (CSK vs RCB, Match 13, IPL 2012)</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374802381_R-Vinay-Kumar.jpeg" alt="R Vinay Kumar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>R Vinay Kumar. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In the history of IPL, fans have witnessed some amazing battles between the two powerhouses Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Back in 2012, when both teams locked horns at the Chepauk, Bangalore lost the game on the final delivery not just due to Dwayne Bravo’s outstanding batting but also because of R Vinay Kumar’s gaffe.</p>
<p>Batting first after winning the toss, Challengers scored 205/8 at the end of their innings. With some joint batting efforts of Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, and Virat Kohli, RCB succeeded in dominating Chennai’s bowlers in the match. Despite putting up a massive total, RCB bowlers couldn’t deter CSK batters and lost the match by five wickets.</p>
<p>To pull off the match, CSK batters Albie Morkel and Dwayne Bravo were required to pile up 15 runs in the last over. Vinay Kumar, who got trusted to save the total, dismissed Morkel on his second delivery but botched up the next delivery, bowling a beamer to Dwayne Bravo, which went for a boundary. Following the no-ball, the dashing West Indies player faced a free hit and smashed another maximum to take his team close to triumph.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>1. Ben Hilfenhaus’ no-ball in the IPL 2012 final (CSK vs KKR, IPL 2012 final)</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374857687_Ben-Hilfenhaus.jpeg" alt="Ben Hilfenhaus" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Ben Hilfenhaus. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In 2012, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk Stadium in the final and featured in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/news/" title=" news " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>news </strong></a>for the next few days. CSK definitely lost the match in the end but throughout the contest, Super Kings put up a brave fight to keep Knight Riders away from the game. While batting, their batters looked confident and racked up 190 runs with a loss of three wickets.</p>
<p>While talking about their bowling performance, they started excellently with Ben Hilfenhaus picking Gautam Gambhir in the first over. Except for stunning batting displays from Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis, no KKR batter amassed the confidence to confront CSK bowlers with courage.</p>
<p>However, Hilfenhaus, who stood as a rock against KKR, fumbled and delivered a full-toss no-ball to Shakib Al Hasan in his last over. Following the no-ball, Shakib received a free hit and smashed a four that left KKR with a task to score nine runs in the final over. At the end of the night, Hilfenhaus’s no-ball went against CSK as they lost to the Kolkata outlet by five wickets in the final over, with two balls remaining.</p>

<p>In the T20 format, bowling a no-ball is no less than a crime. Several cricketing legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Simon Doull have come down heavily in the past, on bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabda respectively for bowling no-balls.&nbsp;</p>
<p>While in the ongoing 2023 edition of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" title="Indian Premier League" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Premier League</strong></a> (IPL), fans saw how a calm and composed player like MS Dhoni got angry over Tushar Deshpande’s overstepping incident in match number 6 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).</p>
<p>These reactions of veterans over no-balls clearly indicate that the bowlers are required to be completely disciplined when it comes to the shortest format of cricket. Any overstepped delivery or a beamer from bowlers not only gives a free hit and extra delivery to batters but also sometimes, costs games to their teams. In the IPL, many instances have been recorded when a no-ball changed the course of a match.</p>
<h2>Talking about a few, here are five instances when no-balls proved costly to teams</h2>
<h3><strong>5. Sandeep Sharma’s no-ball to Abdul Samad (RR vs SRH, Match 52, IPL 2023)</strong></h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683552057888_sandeep-sharma-no-ball.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>sandeep sharma no ball</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) locked horns with each other in match 52 of the 16th IPL edition. Batting first after winning the toss, RR posted 214/2 with some dazzling batting performances from Jos Buttler (95 off 59) and skipper Sanju Samson (66 off 38).&nbsp;</p>
<p>In reply, SRH batters also showed an attacking approach and kept their team alive in the chase. With 41 required in the last two overs, Glenn Phillips also flexed his muscles and hit Kuldip Yadav for four boundaries (three maximums and a four). For the final over, Sanju Samson trusted experienced Sandeep Sharma to defend 17 runs against Abdul Samad and Marco Jansen.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the first delivery, Jason Holder dropped Samad on zero, and following that reprieve, the youngster smacked Sharma for a six on the next delivery. With five needed off one, Samad had to hit a six to take his team home. On the last ball, the 21-year-old got caught by Jos Buttler at the long off but the delivery was declared no ball. The blunder from Sandeep cost Royals as the SRH stalwart took advantage of the extra delivery and smashed a maximum to help his team cross the line. </p>
<h3>4. Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s no-ball to Jos Buttler (RR vs SRH, Match 5, IPL 2022)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374652058_Bhuvneshwar-Kumar-vs-RR.jpeg" alt="Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs RR" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs RR. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In the 2022 edition of the IPL, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) kicked off their campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. Winning the toss, SRH skipper Kane Williamson invited Royals to bat first. Opening the innings, SRH’s bowling spearhead Bhuvneshwar Kumar started the game with four dot balls initially in his spell.</p>
<p>On the fifth delivery, Bhuvneshwar got the RR opener Jos Buttler caught at first slip to Abdul Samad. As Buttler was heading towards the pavilion, the no-ball siren rang and the veteran returned to bat. Taking advantage of Bhuvneshwar’s bowling error, the wicketkeeper gave an amazing start to the team, amassing 58 runs with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the powerplay overs.</p>
<p>Buttler went back to the pavilion with his score of 35 off 28 but his aggressive batting delivered momentum to RR to post a colossal total of 210 on the board. In the end, Bhuvneshwar’s no ball went against SRH as RR thumped the Williamson-led side by 61 runs.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>3. Mohammed Siraj’s no-ball to Andre Russell (RCB vs KKR, Match 17, IPL 2019)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2018/05/Mohammed-Siraj.jpg" alt="Mohammed Siraj" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Mohammed Siraj. (Photo by IANS)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Andre Russell is known for his striking power in the shortest format and because of the same bowlers always need to be cautious against the Caribbean player. Back in 2019, everything went well for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, but Russell, who is a vital cog in KKR's&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/indian-premier-league-ipl-teams-and-squads/" title="squad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">squad</a>,</strong> performed exceptionally with his bat and embarrassed the hosts in front of the home crowd.</p>
<p>Earlier in the match, riding on stunning batting displays from Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Marcus Stoinis, Bangalore scored 205/3 in 20 overs. Following the enormous total, KKR started aggressively but got shaken due to a loss of wickets at regular intervals. With the loss of five wickets at a score of 153, Knight Riders needed 53 to bag the match in three overs.</p>
<p>Following KKR captain Dinesh Karthik’s dismissal in the 17th over, there was an opportunity for Mohammed Siraj to bowl an economical over and worsen KKR’s situation in the match. However, during the tense situation of the game, he bowled a delivery to Russell that resulted in a beamer. What made the matter worse for RCB was that the ball went for a maximum.</p>
<p>After the horrendous no ball, Siraj couldn’t bowl anymore, and Stoinis got the task to complete the pacer’s over. The next ball from the Aussie also went for a six as Russell grabbed the benefit of a free hit with both hands. The epic contest is still known for Russell’s sensational match-finishing performance, but for Siraj, it became one of the most terrible nights to remember in his IPL career.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. R Vinay Kumar’s no-ball in the final over of the match (CSK vs RCB, Match 13, IPL 2012)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374802381_R-Vinay-Kumar.jpeg" alt="R Vinay Kumar" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>R Vinay Kumar. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In the history of IPL, fans have witnessed some amazing battles between the two powerhouses Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Back in 2012, when both teams locked horns at the Chepauk, Bangalore lost the game on the final delivery not just due to Dwayne Bravo’s outstanding batting but also because of R Vinay Kumar’s gaffe.</p>
<p>Batting first after winning the toss, Challengers scored 205/8 at the end of their innings. With some joint batting efforts of Chris Gayle, Mayank Agarwal, and Virat Kohli, RCB succeeded in dominating Chennai’s bowlers in the match. Despite putting up a massive total, RCB bowlers couldn’t deter CSK batters and lost the match by five wickets.</p>
<p>To pull off the match, CSK batters Albie Morkel and Dwayne Bravo were required to pile up 15 runs in the last over. Vinay Kumar, who got trusted to save the total, dismissed Morkel on his second delivery but botched up the next delivery, bowling a beamer to Dwayne Bravo, which went for a boundary. Following the no-ball, the dashing West Indies player faced a free hit and smashed another maximum to take his team close to triumph.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>1. Ben Hilfenhaus’ no-ball in the IPL 2012 final (CSK vs KKR, IPL 2012 final)</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1683374857687_Ben-Hilfenhaus.jpeg" alt="Ben Hilfenhaus" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Ben Hilfenhaus. (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In 2012, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk Stadium in the final and featured in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/news/" title=" news " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>news </strong></a>for the next few days. CSK definitely lost the match in the end but throughout the contest, Super Kings put up a brave fight to keep Knight Riders away from the game. While batting, their batters looked confident and racked up 190 runs with a loss of three wickets.</p>
<p>While talking about their bowling performance, they started excellently with Ben Hilfenhaus picking Gautam Gambhir in the first over. Except for stunning batting displays from Manvinder Bisla and Jacques Kallis, no KKR batter amassed the confidence to confront CSK bowlers with courage.</p>
<p>However, Hilfenhaus, who stood as a rock against KKR, fumbled and delivered a full-toss no-ball to Shakib Al Hasan in his last over. Following the no-ball, Shakib received a free hit and smashed a four that left KKR with a task to score nine runs in the final over. At the end of the night, Hilfenhaus’s no-ball went against CSK as they lost to the Kolkata outlet by five wickets in the final over, with two balls remaining.</p>

In the T20 format, bowling a no-ball is no less than a crime. Several cricketing legends such as Sunil Gavaskar and Simon Doull have come down heavily in the past, on bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and K

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