there have been plenty of wild, passionate, and downright legendary IPL fan moments—because IPL fans are built different. Here's a list of some of the craziest, most unforgettable IPL fan moments:
🙏 1. The RCB Fan Who Wrote “Ee Sala Cup Namde” Every Single Day
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Who: An RCB fan wrote the iconic slogan daily for 365 days.
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Why: Manifesting a title win for RCB.
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Crazy part: He documented it all on social media. Still no trophy, but ultimate dedication.
💍 2. CSK Fan Proposed to His Girlfriend with Dhoni’s Jersey
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What happened: A fan got down on one knee, proposing with a custom “Thala 7” jersey.
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Setting: In-stadium during a CSK game.
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Result: She said yes. Dhoni wins again—this time in love.
😢 3. The Fan Who Cried When Dhoni Got Out
🎤 4. Virat Kohli Shuts Down Fan Booing Steve Smith (2019)
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Context: Post ball-tampering ban, fans were booing Smith.
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Kohli’s move: Literally asked the crowd to applaud him instead.
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Fan impact: Crowd immediately shifted tone—huge moment of respect and sportsmanship.
🛐 5. RCB Fan Built a Temple for AB de Villiers
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Location: Hyderabad.
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What: A mini temple with AB’s photo, flowers, and even incense.
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Why: “ABD is god-level,” according to the fan.
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Dedication level: 100/10.
🥵 6. Fans Climbing Trees to Watch Matches (During COVID Restrictions)
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Where: In small stadiums like Sharjah or local venues without big stands.
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Fans: Climbed rooftops, trees, and water tanks to watch over the fences.
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Vibes: Desperate, hilarious, legendary.
😎 7. CSK vs MI Final – The Marriage That Was Delayed
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Story: A bride in Tamil Nadu postponed her wedding rituals to watch the IPL final in 2019.
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Quote: "Thalaivar is playing; marriage can wait."
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Family reaction: Surprisingly chill.
🐐 8. Fan Traveled 1000+ km on a Bicycle to Meet Dhoni
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From: Odisha to Ranchi.
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Distance: Over 1,300 km.
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Goal: To meet his idol MS Dhoni.
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Did he make it? Yup. Dhoni met him, took photos, and gifted him a signed bat.
📺 9. “Kohli Is King” Banner Flown by a Plane
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Match: RCB vs MI
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Crazy fan moment: Someone hired a plane to fly a banner with “King Kohli” above the stadium.
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Expensive? Probably. Worth it? For that fan, definitely.
🧊 10. SRK Calming Down KKR Fans After a Loss
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Match: After KKR lost, SRK personally met emotional fans outside the stadium.
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What he said: “Next time, we win. We always fight.”
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King moment: Fans went from tears to selfies instantly.