CSK got its first win because of the fourth umpire? Delhi Capitals players clash with umpire, watch VIDEO

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 12, 2026

Tristan Stubbs Gloves Controversy: In the 18th match of IPL 2026 played on Saturday at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. With this win, Chennai registered its first win this season. The batsmen performed brilliantly for Chennai and the bowlers also played brilliantly.

Chennai Super Kings, batting first, scored 212 runs for 2 wickets in 20 overs. On behalf of the team, Sanju Samson played an explosive inning of 115 not out off 56 balls, which included 15 fours and 4 sixes.

Ayush Mhatre batted well

Young Ayush Mhatre also scored 59 runs in 36 balls. There was an important partnership of more than 100 runs between the two. In the end Shivam Dubey added 20 unbeaten runs in 10 balls. Only Akshar Patel got one success from Delhi.

Delhi’s innings faltered

Chasing the target of 213 runs, Delhi Capitals had a good start, but the team came under pressure in the middle overs. The entire team was all out for 189 runs in 20 overs. Tristan Stubbs struggled by scoring 60 runs in 38 balls, but the rest of the batsmen could not make a big contribution. Jamie Overton took 4 wickets for Chennai.

Controversy in the 19th over

The most discussed moment of the match was seen in the 19th over, when Tristan Stubbs wanted to change the gloves, but the fourth umpire did not allow it. Tristan Stubbs was out in the same over, after which Delhi’s hopes were almost over. There was resentment in the Delhi camp regarding this decision and players and coaches were seen arguing with the umpire.

🚨 Heated argument between 3rd umpire and Nitish Rana 🚨
3rd umpire didn’t allow Nitish to give the new pair of gloves to Stubbs in between the overs.
Later Tristian Stubbs got out and in anger he threw his helmet inside the dressing room. 🤯pic.twitter.com/NBNpukvq2O
— Rahul (blue tick) 🧖🏻‍♂️ (@merii_mrziii) April 12, 2026

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What does the rule say?

According to cricket rules, changing gloves is generally not allowed in the middle of the over. This change can be made only after the over is over. However, the umpire may give permission in special circumstances only if the gloves are torn. The decision in this case was at the discretion of the fourth umpire, and he did not allow it, which led to controversy.