Which is the No. 1 Fixing Team in the IPL?: Unveiling the Truth

By Krishnakant Kumar Mar 29, 20250

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is something we all wait for every year—big sixes, amazing catches, and super exciting matches. It’s like a festival for us! But sometimes, there’s talk that not everything in the IPL is fair. People whisper about match-fixing, and it leaves us asking: “Which team is the No. 1 fixing team in the IPL?” Let’s dive into the details, look at what’s happened, and find out the real story.

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When Fixing Talk Started

The IPL began in 2008, and it changed cricket forever. Big stars, colorful jerseys, and tons of fans made it a huge hit. Teams like Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders became household names. But with all the excitement and money—players get paid crores!—came some bad news. Rumors started that some games weren’t honest. People said matches were being fixed, meaning someone planned who would win or lose for money. It’s a serious thing, and fans want to know which team might be behind it.

The 2013 Trouble: A Big Mess

IPL history—2013. This was the year when everything went crazy. Two teams, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), got caught up in a mess that shocked everyone.

For Rajasthan Royals, it started with three players: S. Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila, and Ankeet Chavan. The Delhi Police arrested them during the IPL season. They said these players were doing “spot-fixing.” Spot-fixing is when a player agrees to do something small—like bowling a wide or giving away runs—at a specific time in the game so bookies (people who bet money) can win cash. Sreesanth, a famous bowler, was seen on TV being taken away, and fans couldn’t believe it. The police said they had proof, like phone calls, showing these players took money from bad guys.

Then there was Chennai Super Kings. Their problem wasn’t players but a team official named Gurunath Meiyappan. He was a big boss for CSK and even related to the team’s owner. The police caught him betting on IPL games—putting money on who would win or lose. Betting is illegal in India, and it looked really bad because he knew everything about the team. Some people even wondered if he told players what to do, but there was no clear proof of that.

What happened next? The IPL bosses and courts stepped in. Both CSK and RR were banned from playing for two years—2016 and 2017. It was a huge punishment. Fans of CSK, who love their “Yellow Army” and superstar MS Dhoni, were heartbroken. RR fans were upset too. This made everyone start calling these teams “fixers.”

Who’s Really No. 1?

Now, let’s answer the big question: is there a No. 1 fixing team? The truth is tricky. In 2013, it wasn’t the whole CSK or RR team fixing matches—it was just a few people. For RR, it was those three players acting on their own, not the captain or coach telling them to cheat. For CSK, it was Meiyappan betting, but no one proved he fixed entire games or that players like Dhoni or Raina were involved.

The courts looked at all this. In 2015, a court in Delhi said Sreesanth and the other RR players weren’t guilty because the evidence wasn’t strong enough. They were free to go. For CSK, Meiyappan got in trouble for betting, but again, no one showed that CSK as a team was fixing matches. So, officially, neither team was called a “fixing team” by the law.

But fans see it differently. CSK gets the most blame online and in chats. Why? They’re super successful—five IPL titles (2008, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021)—and some say, “They win too much, it’s fishy!” Plus, the 2013 scandal stuck to them like glue. RR gets called out too, but they’re less famous, so the noise is quieter. Still, there’s no solid proof that any team is the “No. 1 fixer.”

Making the IPL Better

After the 2013 disaster, the IPL didn’t just sit there. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), who runs the IPL, got to work. They made an Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) to watch players and stop bad stuff. They put cameras and people at games to catch anyone acting weird. They also talk to players—especially young ones—and tell them, “Don’t take money from strangers, it’s trouble!” If someone gets caught now, the punishment is harsh—like being banned for life.

Has it worked? Mostly, yes. We haven’t had a big scandal since 2013. But with so much money in the IPL—teams are worth billions—some say fixing might still happen quietly. It’s hard to know for sure, but the IPL is trying hard to stay clean.

What’s the Answer?

So, which team is the No. 1 fixing team in the IPL? Here’s the real deal: there isn’t one. The 2013 problems were about a few players and one boss, not a whole team cheating together. CSK and RR got the most heat because of what happened, but courts and investigations didn’t prove they’re “fixers.” CSK fans say it’s just haters talking, and RR fans say their team’s been forgotten. No other team—like Mumbai, Kolkata, or Delhi—has a fixing history that big.

The “No. 1 fixing team” idea is more about fan fights and old memories than facts. The IPL’s had tough times, but it’s still the best T20 league out there. Let’s cheer for the good stuff—the big hits, the close finishes, and our favorite players. Fixing rumors might stick around, but cricket’s heart is stronger. What do you think? Is the IPL past its bad days? Leave a comment, and let’s chat about our favorite game!

Krishnakant Kumar

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