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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.