Lalit Modi claims IPL team owner did black magic, responds to bizarre SRH vs CSK episode
A bizarre “black magic” controversy during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 took another twist after a viral letter, allegedly from Chennai Super Kings, was dismissed as fake by former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. While rubbishing the claim, Modi also suggested that such incidents may not be entirely unheard of in the league’s past.The controversy stemmed from a viral video during the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings clash on April 19, followed by an unverified complaint letter doing the rounds online. Speaking on the matter via social media, Modi termed the letter suspicious while hinting at similar past occurrences.| SRH vs CSK Highlights | Scorecard |Watch the video here:“Seems fake this time. But one team owner did indulge in this type of practice,” Modi wrote in his post.“I remember I posted some team owner doing this to the opposing team. By doing exactly this themselves in opposing team dressing room. I even alerted the opposing team owners about this way back in 2011 season - when it happened and I got an alert with concrete proof. I will reveal all these type of activities conducted by whom in the movie / TV series as decided by my team to disclose,” he added.The claims added another layer to what was already a bizarre episode, though there has been no official confirmation from either the IPL authorities or the franchises involved regarding the authenticity of the letter or the alleged act.WHAT WAS THE SRH vs CSK BLACK MAGIC INCIDENT?The controversy began during the clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, in a match that ebbed and flowed till the very end.Chasing 195, CSK got off to a flying start, racing to 76 in the powerplay and looking firmly in control. However, SRH clawed their way back through a disciplined bowling effort, gradually slowing things down and dragging the contest deep by removing key batters, including Shivam Dube.It was during this phase that the now-viral moment unfolded. A fan in the stands appeared to perform a “lemon trick,” and soon after, Sakib Hussain produced a full delivery that knocked over Dube. The timing of the dismissal turned it into one of the pivotal moments of the game, shifting momentum as CSK began to lose their grip.The drama did not end there. Defending 18 runs in the final over, Praful Hinge, who had already conceded heavily earlier, nearly faltered after bowling a waist-high no-ball. But he recovered under pressure, delivering three tight balls at the death to restrict CSK to 184/8 and seal a memorable win for SRH.IPL 2026 | IPL Schedule | IPL Points Table | IPL Player Stats | Purple Cap | Orange Cap | IPL Videos | Cricket News | Live Score- Ends
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