CSK vs DC: Why did Nitish Rana clash with the umpire in the live match? Know what is the reason

CSK vs DC: In the 18th match of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings have registered their first win of the season by defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. A controversy was witnessed during this match, the video of which is now going viral on social media. During this match played in Chepauk, Delhi’s star batsman Nitish Rana clashed with the fourth umpire. Let us know what is the whole matter…

Why did the umpire confront Nitish Rana?

Actually, this incident happened during the 19th over of Delhi Capitals’ innings, when Tristan Stubbs was out on the third ball of the over. Let us tell you, Delhi needed 29 runs to win in 10 balls, then Stubbs, who was present at the crease, asked for permission to change his gloves in the middle of the over, but the fourth umpire rejected his demand, after which Stubbs was out on the very next ball. After Stubbs was out, Nitish looked angry and started arguing with the umpire. Stubbs also appeared angry with the umpire’s decision; he threw away his bat and helmet while going to the dressing room.

Bro, Nitish Rana got fined despite not even being part of DC’s playing XI 😭

Tristan Stubbs wanted to change his gloves, but the umpire didn’t allow it during the DC vs CSK match.

On the very next ball, he got out.
After that, Nitish Rana got into an angry argument with the… pic.twitter.com/qz7OQGPChJ

— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) April 12, 2026

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BCCI fined

After the match, BCCI took a strict stance and fined Nitish Rana for arguing with the umpire. Let us tell you, he has been fined 25% of his match fee for breaking Level 1 of the IPL Players Code of Conduct, and he has also been given one demerit point. Nitish Rana has been found guilty of breaking IPL Code of Conduct 2.3, which relates to abusive language during matches.