there’ve been a lot of emotions in the IPL—tears, hugs, farewells, underdog wins—but if we had to pick the most emotional moment of all time?
🥲 MS Dhoni’s Final Over Win in IPL 2023 Final (Maybe his Last Game)
📍 Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
🆚 CSK vs Gujarat Titans
🧠 CSK needed 10 off 2, then 4 off 1. Jadeja hit the winning runs.
But what happened after is what hit hardest...
💛 Dhoni lifted Jadeja.
💛 He teared up during the post-match interview.
💛 The crowd chanted “Dhoni… Dhoni… Dhoni” for hours.
💬 “If this is my last game, I’ll try to come back next year for the fans. That’s my gift.” — MSD, voice trembling
💔 Fans were weeping. Teammates were speechless. The entire stadium stayed back to just watch him.
It felt like the end of an era.
Other Highly Emotional Moments:
🏏 1. Yuvraj Singh’s Comeback (2014)
Battled cancer, returned to IPL, and scored big again.
Fans chanted “Yuvi, Yuvi” every time he took guard.
🥺 2. Rishabh Pant’s Return in IPL 2024
After a life-threatening accident in 2022, Pant returned to the field—wicketkeeping, captaining, and hitting sixes again.
His first boundary got a standing ovation.
“From hospital bed to hero’s welcome.”
😭 3. AB de Villiers’ Retirement (2021)
RCB paid tribute, Virat got emotional, and fans worldwide mourned the end of magic.
💔 4. KKR’s Win for Kallis in 2012
Jacques Kallis lost his father during the season. KKR lifted the trophy later and dedicated it to him.
🧠 TL;DR – Most Emotional Moment:
👉 Dhoni lifting Jadeja after IPL 2023 win, possibly his final game
🎥 Tears, tributes, and thunderous chants made it unforgettable