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IPL’s most controversial mankad moments over the years

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Mid-Day
Sports
By Mid-Day online
Published May 28, 2025

Pollard vs Dhawan, 2021

Pollard paused mid-run to point at Dhawan backing up. No appeal followed, but the warning was sharp

Harshal vs Bishnoi, 2023

With 1 run needed off the final ball, Harshal tried to Mankad Bishnoi but missed. LSG won the thriller; Harshal was left with regret

Ashwin vs Finch, 2020

Ashwin eyed a Mankad on Finch but chose mercy, offering only a warning. The gesture was calm, but the message was loud and clear

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Rathi vs Jitesh, 2025

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