Top 5 biggest controversies in IPL history

1. Dhoni rushes onto the field in anger over the umpire’s decision:

Legendary Indian wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni, often recognized for his composure under pressure, had a rare outburst during an IPL 2019 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Jaipur. The incident occurred on April 11, when CSK needed eight runs off the last three balls in their chase of 152.

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Ben Stokes bowled a high full toss, which the umpire initially called a no-ball for height, only for the square-leg umpire to overturn the decision. This led to confusion and frustration in the CSK camp, prompting an unlike Dhoni reaction.

The then-CSK skipper stormed onto the field from the dugout to confront the umpires. Despite the controversy, CSK secured a narrow four-wicket victory. However, Dhoni was fined 50% of his match fee for breaching the IPL’s code of conduct. Ahead of the IPL 2025, the iconic player reflected on the moment and admitted it was a mistake and sometimes happens during a game.