Shivam Dube's Dismissal Amid 'Black Magic' Incident Sparks Viral Attention
After Shivam Dube’s ‘black magic’ wicket video goes viral, fake CSK ‘voodoo complaint’ grabs attention; check details
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During an IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, a fan's ritual with a lemon coincided with Shivam Dube's wicket, leading to widespread discussion. A fake complaint alleging voodoo rituals by CSK fans has also circulated, following SRH's 10-run victory over CSK.
- 01Shivam Dube was dismissed for 21 runs during a crucial moment in the match.
- 02The incident involved a fan performing a ritual with a lemon, believed to have coincided with Dube's wicket.
- 03Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 10 runs, moving to fourth place in the points table.
- 04A fake complaint claiming CSK reported voodoo rituals has been debunked.
- 05The match took place on April 18, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
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In an unusual incident during the IPL 2026 match on April 18, between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a fan's ritual involving a lemon coincided with the dismissal of CSK's Shivam Dube. The moment occurred in the 17th over, with CSK chasing a target of 194 runs. Dube, who scored 21 runs off 16 balls, was bowled by SRH's Sakib Hussain after the fan appeared to perform a 'black magic' act. Following the match, which SRH won by 10 runs, a photoshopped letter claiming CSK had filed a complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding voodoo rituals was debunked as fake. This incident has sparked significant discussion among fans and on social media.
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