‘Why this happens only when Mumbai is playing?’: Fans outrage as toss controversy hits MI vs KKR clash

A controversy erupted at the toss during the clash between Mumbai Indians and the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 on Sunday. Fans shared the video of the toss, raising questions about an unusual incident.

New Delhi: A controversy erupted during the toss for the clash between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, March 29. Fans pointed out an unusual incident that took place during the toss, raising questions about the same.

At the toss presentation, MI skipper Hardik Pandya flipped the coin, and KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane made the call. However, after Hardik flipped the coin, the broadcaster didn’t show which side the coin had landed on. The match referee picked up the coin and declared MI the winners. Hardik then opted to bowl first in the game.

While it is not known if it was a broadcast glitch or something else, several fans raised questions about the incident on social media. Many cried foul play, stating that such incidents have happened before during the Mumbai Indians’ matches in the IPL. For the unversed, a........

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