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thebalanced.newsViral IPL Video Shows SRH Fan's Lemon Ritual Before Shivam Dube's Wicket; Fake Complaint Circulates
During the IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a viral video showed an SRH fan performing a lemon ritual moments before CSK batter Shivam Dube was bowled by Sakib Hussain. The coincidence sparked widespread social media reactions and memes. A purported complaint letter from CSK alleging 'black magic' by fans circulated but was confirmed fake by multiple sources. Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi dismissed the letter but noted similar past incidents without official confirmation.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
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AI Analysis
Political bias across 11 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group presents a range of perspectives including fan reactions, official clarifications, and commentary from former IPL chairman Lalit Modi. Coverage includes both the humorous and speculative fan interpretations of the viral video and the factual debunking of the alleged complaint by CSK. The sources maintain a neutral stance by reporting the incident, social media buzz, and fact-checks without endorsing supernatural claims or conspiracy theories.
Sentiment — Neutral (61/100)
The overall tone across the articles is mixed, combining light-hearted and humorous reactions to the viral video with serious fact-checking of the fake complaint letter. While some coverage highlights playful fan engagement and memes, others focus on clarifying misinformation and dismissing unfounded allegations, resulting in a balanced sentiment that neither sensationalizes nor dismisses the event outright.
How 11 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 19 Apr, 05:38 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1timesnow19 Apr, 05:38 am'Did Black Magic Work?': SRH Fan's Lemon Trick Pays Off In Shock CSK Defeat: Watch
- 2freepressjournal19 Apr, 06:31 am'Black Magic In IPL 2026?': Viral Video Shows SRH Fan Casting 'Spell' Before CSK Player Shivam Dube's Dismissal; Netizens React Shockingly
- 3news1819 Apr, 09:40 amShocking Video Of SRH Supporter's 'Black Magic' Seconds Before Shivam Dube's Wicket Goes Viral, 'Complaint' Lodged
- 4economictimes19 Apr, 09:58 amAfter Shivam Dube's 'black magic' wicket video goes viral, fake CSK 'voodoo complaint' grabs attention; check details
- 5oneindia19 Apr, 10:31 am'Black Magic' Or Meme? Viral Lemon Ritual Steals Spotlight In SRH vs CSK IPL Match, Watch
- 6freepressjournal19 Apr, 10:45 amFact Check: Did CSK File Complaint Against 'Supernatural' Practices After Viral 'Black Magic' Video?
- 7english19 Apr, 12:18 pmWATCH: SRH Fan's Hilarious 'Black Magic' Act To Get CSK's Shivam Dube Out
- 8thefinancialexpress19 Apr, 03:34 pmFact Check: Did CSK Complain to BCCI About 'Black Magic' During SRH Match? Truth Revealed
- 9thefinancialexpress19 Apr, 04:24 pmFact Check: Did CSK Complain to BCCI About 'Black Magic' During SRH Match? Truth Revealed
- 10moneycontrol20 Apr, 02:38 amI got an alert with concrete proof: Lalit Modi makes shocking black magic allegations by IPL 'team owner'- Moneycontrol.com
Lens Score breakdown
28/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Sources analysed
- 11
- Last analysed
- 20 Apr 2026
- Key entities
- Sunrisers HyderabadChennai Super KingsShivam DubeSocial mediaBoard of Control for Cricket in IndiaWicketViral videoBowling (cricket)Crease (cricket)HyderabadBowledStump (cricket)
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