5 controversial decisions by umpires in IPL 2022

Obed McCoy's no ball during DC vs RR The DC vs RR game turned controversial in the final over when the on-field umpire did not refer to the third umpire over a possible no ball bowled by RR’s McCoy. DC needed 36 off 6 balls. Powell had struck 3 sixes and the incident took place on the third delivery.

Virat Kohli’s LBW vs MI Batting 48 off 36 balls, Kohli was adjudged LBW by umpire Virender Sharma on the very first ball from Dewald Brevis. The third umpire couldn’t do anything as he felt that the ball hit the bat and pad simultaneously. There wasn’t enough evidence to overturn the decision. Kohli left the field in a rage.

Marcus Stoinis’ wide ball vs RCB A ball bowled by RCB’s Josh Hazlewood appeared to be outside the tramline. However, the on-field umpire did not think so but LSG’s Stoinis let the matter go with a smile.

Devdutt Padikkal’s catch vs SRH SRH’s Kane Williamson received a contentious decision during a game vs RR. The on-field umpire gave him out even though the catch from Padikkal did not look clean. While it was a tough one, it went to the third umpire who gave the decision in Padikkal’s favour, leading to sparks on social media.

Hrithik Shokeen’s catch In what was his IPL debut, MI spinner Hrithik was on the receiving end of a supposed controversial decision. In the fourth over against CSK, while he effected a caught and bowled dismissal, the third umpire wasn’t convinced and adjudged CSK’s Robin Uthappa not