Top 5 ugliest moments in IPL history

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5. Munaf Patel vs Amit Mishra, IPL 2011:

Munaf Patel and Amit Mishra got into a fiery altercation during the final over at Wankhede. After being hit for a six and a four, Munaf lost his cool, leading to a near-physical clash. Umpires and Sachin Tendulkar had to intervene to defuse the tension.

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4. Kieron Pollard vs Shane Watson, IPL 2013:

Pollard and Watson got into a heated spat after Pollard mockingly laughed near Watson, triggering a verbal showdown. The altercation turned ugly before umpires and skipper Rohit Sharma stepped in to calm things down.

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3. Virat Kohli vs Gautam Gambhir, IPL 2013:

Gambhir and Kohli clashed in a fiery verbal exchange after Kohli’s alleged remark post-dismissal. Known for their aggression, both captains charged at each other, turning a routine celebration into a headline-making controversy.

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Top 5 biggest controversies in IPL history

Since its launch in 2008, the IPL has delivered thrilling cricket and life-changing moments for players. However, it has also faced controversies—from match-fixing and financial scandals to on-field spats and franchise disputes. Despite the setbacks, fan passion remains high, stadiums stay packed, and the league continues to grow stronger every season.

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2. Kieron Pollard vs Mitchell Starc, IPL 2014:

In IPL 2014, Mitchell Starc and Kieron Pollard clashed in a tense showdown at Wankhede. After a fiery bouncer and sledging from Starc, Pollard signaled him to back off, igniting one of the most intense face-offs between a bowler and batsman in IPL history.

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1. Virat Kohli vs Naveen Ul Haq, Gautam Gambhir, IPL 2023:

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir clashed in a fiery post-match altercation after RCB’s win over LSG. The incident escalated when Kohli exchanged heated words with Naveen-ul-Haq, followed by Gambhir storming in for a face-off, turning the handshake ritual into an explosive showdown.

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