IPL 2019: Top five talking points after league stage

NEW DELHI: Every Indian Premier League season has its fair share of giant talking issues. Some are arguable, others nice performances at the field which everyone talks about. IPL 2019 has been no other. Here's a have a look at the top 5 talking issues of IPL 12 after the 56 fits within the league stage:

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When MS Dhoni misplaced his cool

'Captain Cool' Mahendra Singh Dhoni stunned all and sundry when he walked directly to the sector to query the on-field umpires a few no-ball determination all the way through his staff's match against Rajasthan Royals on April 11 in Jaipur. Chennai beat Rajasthan in a last-ball thriller but controversy erupted when, at the fourth ball of the general over Ben Stokes bowled a full toss to new batsman Mitchell Santner. Indian umpire Ulhas Gandhe signalled a no-ball for peak, only for his colleague at square-leg Bruce Oxenford to overrule the verdict. Dhoni, who were bowled via Stokes off the former supply, charged directly to the sector to argue with the officers. Dhoni used to be fined 50 p.c of his match price for contesting an umpiring name.

Ashwin 'Mankads' Buttler

Controversy exploded at the third day of the season after Kings XI Punjab captain Ravichandran Ashwin 'mankaded' Rajasthan Royals batsman Jos Buttler while bowling. The England batsman used to be run out for 69 on March 25 via Ashwin as he sponsored up and stepped outside his crease. The incident used to be particularly contentious as Buttler used to be still in his crease when Ashwin reached the bowling mark, only for the bowler to drag out of his motion and whip off the bails. Many idea Ashwin had intentionally waited for Buttler to step out before setting out the bails. Ashwin stated it used to be an instinctive act. Though 'mankading' is legal in cricket, the MCC reviewed the matter and felt the Indian player's act harm the spirit of cricket and his actions were deliberate.

The upward push of Andre Russell - the person who carried KKR

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell virtually single-handedly fuelled Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2019 drive along with his powerhouse batting which made him his facet's most sensible run-scorer of this IPL (510 runs from 13 innings). The blond mohawk-adorned Russell's spotlight used to be a 13-ball 48 against Royal Challengers Bangalore, as Kolkata chased down an incredible 54 runs to win within the final three overs. After warming up within the 18th over, Russell launched into Tim Southee within the 19th, smashing four sixes and a boundary. KKR chased down RCB's 205 with 5 balls to spare. In KKR's 2nd match against Bangalore, desiring 113 runs off the final six overs, Russell (65 off 25) virtually got his staff over the line but Moeen Ali managed to defend 24 within the ultimate over. Russell alternatively used to be pushed aside for a primary ball duck and didn't show off his prowess and mettle in KKR's all-important final league stage match against Mumbai Indians, which if they'd gained would have taken them into the playoffs.

The go back of Hardik Pandya

Having overcome a back harm and a large off-field controversy, following his alleged sexist comments on a well-liked TV show, Hardik Pandya struck menacing shape with the bat. Be it spinners or bowlers with specific tempo, Hardik developed the ability to hit them out of the park in IPL 2019, much to the delight of his franchise Mumbai Indians. In Mumbai's match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on April 29, Hardik stole the limelight with a swashbuckling 91 off 34 balls (4x6, 6x9), his very best rating on this format, as Mumbai got to 198/7 in 20 overs, chasing a 233-run victory goal. Hardik introduced up his quickest fifty off simply 17 deliveries. The all-rounder additionally pulled off the helicopter shot within the match against Chennai Super Kings in a 25-run knock that came off eight balls. Hardik hammered three sixes, however the spotlight used to be the only when he pulled-off the helicopter shot even because the inventor of the stroke, MS Dhoni, used to be status in the back of the stumps.

Delhi Capitals back within the playoffs after 6 seasons

Delhi Daredevils were rechristened as Delhi Capitals before the start of the IPL this season and the trade in name has introduced with it a change in fortunes as neatly. Delhi Capitals certified for the IPL playoffs for the first time since 2012 after a resounding 16-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Kotla on April 28. For a franchise accustomed to spending the business finish of the IPL questioning what went fallacious, Delhi Capitals pleasantly surprised their fanatics via making the playoff with two fits to spare in what has been a outstanding turnaround. Delhi retained wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, skipper Sheras Iyer, who used to be elevated into the function all the way through the center of final season, and South African speedster Kagiso Rabada while adding opener Shikhar Dhawan -- sensible investments that paid off. Delhi had been guided via Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly, who came on board as an consultant earlier this yr. Ganguly's presence and inputs had been particularly helpful for fellow left-handers like Pant and Dhawan.