IPL 2026 is over. Last Sunday (31 May) the final of the season was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans. By winning the match, Bengaluru got its name written on the trophy. The season, which ran from March 28 to May 31, also saw many controversies, including RCB’s Tim David showing the middle finger and the fight between Virat Kohli and Trevid Head. Here we will take a look at the biggest controversies of the season.

Riyan Parag vaping scandal

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag was seen vaping inside the dressing room. Ryan’s video went viral on social media, after which various kinds of talks took place. It was even said that the Rajasthan captain could also be jailed in this case.

Ultimately, BCCI took cognizance of the matter and deducted 25% of Riyan Parag’s match fee and gave 1 demerit point.

Captain of Rajasthan Royals team Riyan Parag enjoying vape in the RR dressing room.

Vaping is illegal in India. hello @BCCI is this allowed?

#PBKSvsRR pic.twitter.com/banIgJDO6u

— Surbhi (@SurrbhiM) April 29, 2026

Toss took place twice in the second qualifier

The second qualifier of the season was played between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals. The toss was held twice in the match. Various types of talks took place on social media regarding the double toss. People had even called it fixing. But twice the toss was held due to the match referee not being able to hear the call properly.

Tim David showed middle finger in live match

In the second match of the season played against Mumbai Indians, RCB’s star batsman Tim David was seen showing the middle finger from the dugout during the live match. Due to this gesture, David got embroiled in controversies.

Taking action in the matter, BCCI deducted 30 percent of David’s match fee and gave 2 demerit points.

2025 – Showed RCB badge
2026 – Showed middle finger

Tim David is the official father of MI https://t.co/VY5pCa2f1Y pic.twitter.com/ni9Bcr60ZW

—` (@KunalVkf18) May 11, 2026

Virat Kohli and Travis Head fight

In the match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad, a fight was seen between Virat Kohli and Travis Head. There was some conversation between the two during the match, the effect of which was visible after the match. After Kohli’s dismissal, Head allegedly taunted him and said that Kohli was out before Head got a chance to bowl.

Then after the match was over, a video surfaced which shocked everyone. Actually Kohli did not shake hands with the head. It was seen in the video that Kohli shook hands with everyone but ignored the head.

Look behind the whole SRH coaching staff, including Daniel Vettori and Muttiah Muralitharan, were watching Virat Kohli and Travis Head, expecting some drama and ready to stop a fight. But Kohli didn’t shake hands, and everyone started laughing. ???

Kohli you character pic.twitter.com/W9CS6KM52t

— Avénue.1 (@Avnueone8) May 23, 2026

Giving Obstructing the Field out to Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Kolkata Knight Riders’ young batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi was given out for ‘obstructing the field’ in the match against Lucknow Super Giants. Raghuvanshi became only the fourth batsman to be dismissed in this manner in the history of the tournament.

The infamous Angkrish Raghuvanshi Run out today!

What’s your opinion on this decision , my opinion is that it was not out, a blunder by 3rd umpire!
What was the hurry?#LSGvsKKR #IPL2026pic.twitter.com/eJmxLm5Gwk

— Cricket IQ (@S17Anurag) April 26, 2026

In fact, to avoid runout, KKR batsmen ran and the thrown ball hit them. Due to this, an appeal was made from Lucknow side and he was declared out. After this Angkrish appeared very angry.

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