Biggest Fights Of IPL History: The Indian Premier League has grown beyond the confines of just a cricket league it’s an entertainment package with its own brand of drama and moments that are simply unforgettably spectacular.
Yet, with the drama and the thrill of the game, there has been an equal amount of controversy that has gone into the making of the IPL’s glorious history.
As the IPL 2026 begins on March 28 with a huge opening match between RCB and SRH, let’s take a look back at some of the most memorable fights in IPL history.
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Biggest Fights Of IPL History
3. The 2013 Spot-Fixing Scandal
In 2013, the spot-fixing scandal that rocked the cricket world was one of the darkest times in IPL history, starting when a bookie was arrested, then linked to players from the Rajasthan Royals.
Players S. Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila, and Ankeet Chavan were arrested for spot-fixing in the tournament. However, as the case went deeper, it revealed connections with players from various teams and officials and owners of teams such as Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals.
The case took a deeper turn when celebrities and owners were involved in illegal betting and gambling activities. Therefore, strict action was taken against the players, and two teams, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, were suspended from the tournament for two years.
This case is one of the Biggest Fights in the history of the Indian Premier League, not in cricket but against corruption.
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2. MS Dhoni’s Heated Argument with the Umpire (2019)
MS Dhoni is known for his calm and composed behavior. However, during a game played by Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals in the year 2019, MS Dhoni surprised everyone with his behavior. MS Dhoni’s team was in a dire need of runs as they had to chase the opponent’s score.
The team required 18 runs in the final over of the game. The umpires signaled a no-ball; however, they later changed the decision after consulting the square-leg umpire.
MS Dhoni was not happy with the umpires’ decision and walked onto the field from the dugout. MS Dhoni was given a fine of 50% of his fee for this behavior.
1. Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir Rivalry
In terms of aggression in the field, there are few rivalries as heated as the Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir rivalry. The first major incident in this rivalry came in the 2013 IPL season in a heated exchange following Kohli’s dismissal against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Almost a decade later, this rivalry flared up once again in the 2023 IPL season in another heated exchange between Gambhir, who is the mentor for his team in this season, and Kohli in a match.
Both incidents became viral in no time, and people were busy debating them. However, both players have claimed that the incidents were simply in the spirit of the game.
This rivalry is undoubtedly one of the Biggest Fights of IPL and is representative of the passion and intensity in cricket.
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