The IPL 2021 almost upon us as all the leading cricketers in the world will take part in the biggest T20 competition. Over the years some IPL moments have left everyone in awe which is still fresh in the minds of every cricket fans. In this feature, we take a look at the 5 most controversial dismissal in IPL history which will surely be discussed in the next 10 days.
These dismissals not only stunned the fans but also the players and umpires involved. Let’s go through the IPL archives and take a sneak-peak at the 5 most controversial and outrageous dismissals which are forever etched in the minds of everyone.
5 Controversial Dismissals In IPL History
5. David Warner’s dismissal against RCB In IPL 2020
In the last season, the much-fancied Royal Challengers Bangalore were facing the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator of IPL 2020. Batting first RCB had only managed to put 132 runs on the board and they were desperately searching for early wickets.
In the early stages, it seemed that SRH skipper David Warner had been caught behind as the entire RCB team pleaded for a caught behind. However, the umpire was unfazed as he felt that the ball brushed only the thigh pad of Warner and not the gloves.
The RCB skipper Virat Kohli straight away went for the review and replays indicated that Warner might have gloved the ball and he may well be going to the dressing room. After countless replays the third umpire found no conclusive evidence of the ball touching Warner’s glove but he overturned the decision of the on-field umpire based on a little spike on RTS and gave Warner out. This sparked a huge controversy as Warner was extremely upset while heading to the pavilion but RCB got a needed break-through.
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4. MS Dhoni run-out in IPL 2019 final
Throughout his illustrious career, we have not seen MS Dhoni getting run-out as he is quite fast between the wickets. But call it his misfortune that every time Dhoni is run-out it has always happened in big matches.
In the 2019 IPL final, the Chennai Super Kings were facing Mumbai Indians in an intense clash. The match was poised when Dhoni came out to bat in the run chase. In the 13th over Dhoni pushed delivery to the fielder at mid-off and ran through for a quick single.
The fielder Ishan Kishan was quicker than Dhoni and executed a direct-hit and it seemed that MI has got the prized scalp. The on-field umpires immediately asked for assistance from Nigel Llong, who gave the result in the favour of Mumbai. The CSK side and fans were annoyed as few replays suggested that Dhoni’s bat might be over the line but he was still given Out.
3. Amit Mishra obstructing the field in IPL 2019
The Delhi Capitals faced Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eliminator of IPL 2019 in Vizag. In the last over of the run chase DC only needed 2 runs to win with Amit Mishra on strike. Mishra defended the delivery of Khaleel Ahmed and just ran blindly and in the process became only the second batsman in the history of the tournament to be given out obstructing the field.
Khaleel quickly got to the ball and when he was lining up to hit stumps at the non-striker’s end Mishra was seen protecting the stumps by running in front of the stumps and the throw hit his right arm.
The entire SRH team appealed to the umpires regarding Amit Mishra’s planned running in front of the stumps and the third umpire looked satisfied with the argument as the batsman was given out.
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2. Yusuf Pathan
Long before Amit Mishra, Yusuf Pathan became the first-ever batsman in IPL to be dismissed obstructing the field. While playing for KKR in IPL 2013 Pathan was putting an exhibition of power-hitting against Pune Warriors. In the 18th over Yusuf managed to dig out a yorker from Wayne Parnell and tried sneaking a quick run.
While Yusuf was heading towards the danger end it resembled that he had kicked the ball with his foot so that the ball gets away from Parnell who was trying to run him out. The Pune Warrior team appealed to the on-field umpire about Yusuf obstructing the field and the decision was sent upstairs.
Eventually, on-field umpires Nigel Llong and K Srinath concluded that Yusuf had intentionally kicked the ball to save his wicket and he was given out as obstructing the field which was the first instance in IPL history.
1. Mankading dismissal of Jos Buttler by R Ashwin
Now, this is one dismissal that is still discussed by fans on social media involving R. Ashwin and Jos Buttler. In 2019, Kings XI Punjab was facing Rajasthan Royals away from home and Jos Buttler was quickly taking the match away from the visitors.
Then came the moment of the match which shocked everyone and Ashwin became some sort of a villain. The KXIP skipper saw Buttler backing up too far at the non-striker’s end and decided to dislodge the bails and appealed for a ‘mankading’ dismissals.
Buttler was furious as he thought that it wasn’t in the spirit of the game was seen giving a mouthful to Ashwin. However, Ashwin was least bothered by it and the decision was sent upstairs. The third umpire rightly gave it out as Buttler was miles out of his crease even before Ashwin could deliver the ball. The decision completely changed the match was KXIP made a comeback and in the end, won the match.
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