{"id":73848,"date":"2026-04-20T18:53:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73848"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:53:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T13:53:55","slug":"black-magic-controversy-erupts-in-ipl-match","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73848","title":{"rendered":"Black magic controversy erupts in IPL match"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A bizarre controversy has surfaced during the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, after a viral video sparked debate over alleged \u201cblack magic\u201d during a match.<\/p>\n<p>The incident reportedly occurred during the game between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, where a fan of Hyderabad was seen holding a lemon and performing what appeared to be a ritual in the stands.<\/p>\n<p>Social media users were quick to label the act as \u201cblack magic,\u201d fueling speculation and online debate.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, moments after the fan\u2019s actions, Chennai batter Shivam Dube was clean bowled while chasing a target of 195, adding to the intrigue as he was considered his team\u2019s last hope in the match.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the viral clip, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi dismissed the latest claims as \u201cfake,\u201d though he hinted that similar activities had allegedly been associated with a team owner in the past.<\/p>\n<p>The unusual episode has triggered mixed reactions, with some dismissing it as superstition while others continue to speculate over the timing of events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bizarre controversy has surfaced during the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, after a viral video sparked debate over alleged \u201cblack magic\u201d during a match. 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