In a strange moment that has left cricket fans buzzing, a Sunrisers Hyderabad supporter was caught on camera appearing to perform a quirky ritual during the IPL 2026 clash against Chennai Super Kings. The incident unfolded in the 17th over of CSK’s chase, just as Shivam Dube was at the crease with his team needing a big push while pursuing a target of 194.
The fan, clearly backing SRH, was seen holding a lemon, twirling it around while murmuring something under his breath, and then pointing it dramatically towards Dube, who was preparing to face pacer Sakib Hussain. Almost immediately after the gesture, Dube was bowled. The left-hander attempted a flick but missed a fast, full delivery on the middle stump that hurried through and disturbed the timber. He had scored 21 off 16 balls before walking back disappointed.
The stadium erupted in joy as SRH secured a 10-run victory, climbing to fourth on the points table and ending CSK’s two-game winning run. Videos of the fan’s actions quickly went viral, with many online calling it a classic case of “black magic” working in SRH’s favour.
Black magic live 😭 pic.twitter.com/rzJYd6kjti
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) April 19, 2026
After the match, SRH captain Ishan Kishan praised his young bowling attack for executing their plans effectively and expressed satisfaction with their growing confidence. He admitted the team felt they were perhaps 20-30 runs short with the bat but highlighted the bowlers’ ability to step up under pressure. Kishan also stressed the importance of taking one game at a time without focusing too much on the points table.
The bizarre fan moment added an extra layer of entertainment to an already intense IPL 2026 encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, as reported by Times of India.
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