Top 10 Most Controversial Moments in IPL History (Updated 2025)
The Indian Premier League – a paradise for sixes, stardom, and... scandals. Over the years, IPL has delivered cricket's finest entertainment, sprinkled with spicy controversies that make Twitter explode and uncles at tea stalls shout louder than Ravi Shastri on commentary.
Let’s dive into the top 10 most outrageous, eyebrow-raising, and meme-worthy controversies in IPL history, now updated with the drama of 2025.
1. Harbhajan Slaps Sreesanth (2008) – The OG Drama
The mother of all IPL controversies. After a tense match, Harbhajan Singh allegedly gave Sreesanth a reality check – in the form of a slap. The pacer was caught on camera crying like his fantasy team just lost 100 points. Bhajji got banned. Sreesanth got sympathy. And we got memes for life.
2. Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir: Fight Club Rebooted (Multiple Seasons)
If cricket ever gets a UFC crossover, it’ll be these two. Kohli and Gauti have clashed more times than Rohit has said “process”. From fiery stare-downs to verbal duels, their beef is more intense than a Delhi street fight.
2023's post-match drama was so spicy, even the umpires forgot who won.
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| Heated fight between Kohli and Gambhir |
3. MS Dhoni Storms the Field (2019)
Captain Cool? Not this time. Dhoni shocked everyone when he walked onto the field mid-match to argue a no-ball call with the umpires. Twitter lost its mind, fans were divided, and Dhoni got fined – but not before adding a rare angry chapter to his calm legacy.
4. Ashwin Mankads Buttler (2019) – The Gentleman’s Game Just Got Petty
When R Ashwin Mankaded Jos Buttler, cricket Twitter split in two like a controversial DRS call. Was it legal? Yes. Was it shady? Also yes. The term "Mankad" started trending, and the Spirit of Cricket committee probably needed therapy.
5. Spot-Fixing Scandal (2013) – IPL’s Darkest Hour
Three Rajasthan Royals players, including Sreesanth again (poor guy), were arrested for spot-fixing. The scandal rocked the league, shook fans' trust, and brought in stricter rules. It was like Netflix’s "Delhi Crime" – but with cricket jerseys.
6. CSK & RR Suspended (2015)
When the fallout of the 2013 scandal hit hard, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals got suspended for two years. Imagine Avengers being kicked out of the MCU. That’s how IPL fans felt. Thankfully, both teams returned with a vengeance.
7. Ravindra Jadeja’s Auction Drama (2010)
Sir Jadeja, back in the day, was banned for a whole season due to contract issues. Allegedly trying to negotiate outside the auction system, he got slapped with a ban. Lesson learned: always read the terms and conditions, even if you're royalty.
8. SRK Banned from Wankhede (2012)
Yes, even King Khan wasn’t safe. After a heated altercation with stadium officials post a KKR win, Shah Rukh Khan was banned from Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium for five years. Imagine IPL without SRK’s celebrations? Felt like biryani without masala.
9. Kieron Pollard vs Mitchell Starc (2014)
The West Indian flair met Aussie aggression. Pollard threw his bat (literally), Starc bowled a bouncer, and the tension was thick enough to cut with a knife. If IPL had a “Most WWE Moment” award, this would be it.
10. Kohli’s On-Air Mic Drop (2025)
Yup, fresh masala! In a dramatic post-match interview this season, Virat Kohli called out “unnamed individuals” for “talking behind backs and choking under pressure.” The internet Sherlocks went wild decoding who he meant (Spoiler: it's probably Gambhir again).
This mic drop went so viral that even Elon Musk tweeted a meme about it. 🔥
Honorable Mentions:
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KKR's captaincy musical chairs (Looking at you, Dinesh Karthik)
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Shane Warne fined for "influencing" umpires
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Punjab Kings' annual meltdown ritual
Final Thoughts: IPL – Where Cricket Meets Chaos
The Indian Premier League is more than just a tournament; it's a full-blown reality show. With every season, the controversies add an extra layer of madness that fans secretly crave.
Some fights are funny, some are fiery, and some are downright embarrassing – but all of them make IPL the most watched cricket league in the world. And let’s be honest, we wouldn’t want it any other way.
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