In cricket, being out is a part of the game, but certain dismissals are so rare that they catch everyone's eye. One of them is the mode of dismissal for "obstructing the field," when a batter is handed out for intentionally obstructing a fielder. Although that is very rare, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen a couple of such events happen in the past. In this article, we examine the players who have been ruled out for obstructing the field during IPL matches. List of Players Dismissed for Obstructing the Field in IPL Matches Sno Players 1 Yusuf Pathan's (2013) 2 Amit Mishra (2019) 3 Ravindra Jadeja (2024) Yusuf Pathan's (2013) Image Source: BCCI For the first time, an IPL batsman got dismissed for obstructing the field, and that was way back in 2013. Yusuf Pathan, the swashbuckling all-rounder of Kolkata Knight Riders, found himself in a peculiar situation. Pathan kicked the ball out deliberately, safeguarding the Pune Warriors bowler from picking it up for an unexpected run-out. The dismissal, the first of its kind in the T20 era, raised the debate about how the obstructing the field rule should be interpreted and the need for fair play. Read also: Fact Check: Did Axar Patel Quit Cricket After IPL? Amit Mishra (2019) Image Source: AFP Six years later, in 2019, another unusual instance took place. Amit Mishra, Delhi Capitals' experienced leg-spinner, was on the wrong side of an obstructing the field ruling. In a nerve-wracking run-chase, Mishra had tried to pinch a run but altered his running line at the very last second, interfering with the fielder's throw and maybe saving his own wicket. The umpire, though, ruled it as a direct attempt to hinder and sent him back, putting Delhi Capitals in a bad spot. Ravindra Jadeja (2024) Image Source: Associated Press The latest one, was back in May 2024, was of the all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Batting for Chennai Super Kings, Jadeja was denied a double by his counterpart and had to retreat back to the non-striker's end. Witnessing the throw approaching, he stepped into the line of stumps, blocking the fielder's run-out attempt. The dismissal was contentious, with some considering it a real attempt to preserve his wicket and others considering it a willful obstruction. Conclusion These dismissals were indicative of the nuances of obstructing the field rule. While the regulation seeks to promote fair play by preventing batsmen from obstructing fielding attempts, the distinction between an attempt to save one's wicket and intentional obstruction may be unclear. As the IPL grows, the application and interpretation of this rule will continue to be a topic of discussion, ensuring that these infrequent dismissals remain topics of conversation and controversy.