From magical centuries to remarkable bowling spells, from thrilling last-ball finishes to breathtaking super over madness, the Indian Premier League has given us many memorable moments. But what makes these moments so unique and worthy of remembering? It’s the spirit of true sportsmanship. The moments of camaraderie, respect and friendship between teams transcend boundaries and captivate the hearts of all cricket lovers. Here are five unforgettable moments from the IPL that will make your heart swell with joy!
5. Parthiv and Buttler decided not to run
Chris Lynn painfully fell to the ground after attempting to catch the ball, which had landed a few yards away. He called out in agony as the umpire curiously decided not to declare a dead ball. Amid everyone’s concern for the Queenslander, the Mumbai batters chose not to run, unnoticed by all.
4. Steyn’s appreciation of ABD’s special knock
RCB needed 28 runs in the last two overs, and SRH’s captain gave the ball to the unstoppable Steyn. What happened next was out of this world as de Villiers, a fellow South African, scored 23 runs off one single over. The win was sweet but even sweeter was the gesture from Steyn, who went over to de Villiers, hugged him and congratulated him for his extraordinary performance.
3. Raina consoling Rishabh Pant
Delhi openers Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant got a great start in pursuing the Gujarat Lions’ challenge of 209 last season. However, when Pant was within reach of his maiden IPL century, his dreams were dashed as he nicked one to Dinesh Karthik and fell three runs short of a well-deserved hundred. Sensing the disappointment, Gujarat skipper Suresh Raina walked up to the young man and offered words of comfort and consolation.
2. Gambhir handed over his MOM award to Debabrata Das
Gambhir was named the Man of the Match, but instead of taking the award for himself, he generously passed the honor to Debabrata Das. Das, who had only played a brief 4-ball inning for 11 runs, made the winning hit that earned him recognition from Gambhir.
1. Despite no appeal, Hashim Amla walks away from the field
Aniket Choudhary of RCB bowled the first over, and it seemed the man from South Africa had nicked one. Neither the bowler nor wicketkeeper appealed, but Amla knew he had made the hit and exited the field.
