The moments of joy, and worry go hand in hand when spectators gather to watch a cricket match. When the housefull stadium suddenly reacts to key moments, their voice echos matching to the sound level of an aircraft. The spike in craze among Indian Premier League (IPL) fans erupts as a loud noise that stems from the stands.
The vibe of the electrifying atmosphere is inexplicable, as only a stupendous crowd can feel the heat of the moment. The cricket fans don’t stay behind in expressing the peaked excitement with ardour, especially in IPL.
As 18 seasons of IPL have surfaced, there have been various noise levels in decibels (dB) to witness that were recorded by the IPL broadcasters. Let’s revisit the top 10 highest dB sound moments in the IPL history-
Highest dB Sound Levels in IPL 2025 – Loudest Moments
| Decibels (dB) | Player | Moment | Stadium | Date / Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138 dB | Virat Kohli | 138 dB roars when Virat Kohli entered to bat | Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) | Mumbai Indians vs RCB, 20th Match |
| 129 dB | Rohit Sharma | Crowd erupted when he hit his first six of the season | Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) | Mumbai Indians vs KKR, 12th Match |
| 128 dB | Rohit Sharma | Crowd went wild after his six vs CSK | Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) | CSK vs MI, April 20, 2025 |
| 126 dB | Quinton de Kock | First boundary of the season at Eden Gardens | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB, March 22, 2025 |
| 126 dB | Shubman Gill | Crowd erupted after his wicket | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB vs GT, April 2, 2025, Match 14 |
| 124 dB | Shaik Rasheed | 1st CSK wicket | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | CSK vs RCB, May 3, 2025 |
| 123 dB | Venkatesh Iyer | Sound after his six | Eden Gardens | KKR vs MI, April 3, 2025 |
| 120 dB | MS Dhoni | Crowd erupted as Dhoni stepped onto the field | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | RR vs CSK, March 30, 2025 |
| 118 dB | Virat Kohli | Kohli’s half-century in the fifth over | Eden Gardens | KKR vs RCB, March 22, 2025 |
Top 10 Highest DB Sound in IPL History
138 db Sound in IPL: Virat Kohli’s Arrival Sends Wankhede into a Frenzy
The Loudest Roar Heard in IPL 2025 So Far
THE ROAR FOR VIRAT KOHLI AT WANKHEDE WHEN HE CAME OUT TO BAT. 🔥
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 8, 2025
– King Kohli, The Face of Cricket. 🐐pic.twitter.com/s2vn1hREEk
When Virat Kohli walked out to bat against Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, it wasn’t just an entrance – it was a seismic event. The crowd erupted with a deafening 138 dB cheer, louder than a jet engine at takeoff, turning MI’s fortress into a sea of red and gold. What made it even more iconic? This thunderous ovation for an away player, in the heart of Mumbai, even surpassed the legendary welcome usually reserved for MS Dhoni. Kohli’s aura, once again, proved to be unmatched.
1. 131 dB: Ajinkya Rahane’s Dismissal
Upon the dismissal of Ajinkya Rahane, who played for Chennai Super Kings in 2024, the loudest cheer rose to an unbelievable 131 decibels. While Mumbai Indians were celebrating the wicket after Gerald Coetzee gained dominance over Rahane at the Wankhede Stadium, the record-breaking noise erupted from the stands, etching the top level of dB sound in IPl history.
Decibel levels topped at 131 DB, more than a fighter jet, at the Wankhede Stadium after local boy Ajinkya Rahane’s wicket during #MIvCSK #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/0BGvgcUn31
— Rohan Sen (@RS_02) April 14, 2024
Although Rahane walked back to the pavilion quite early, CSK reached 206/4, turning this giant score into a 20-run victory after MI finished their 20 overs on 186/6.
2. 130 dB: MS Dhoni’s entry at MA Chidambaram Stadium
The former skipper of CSK, MS Dhoni, walked down the grass on the home ground for a toss on 22 March 2024 when the inaugural match of IPL 2024 was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The noise level jumped to 130 dB, going past the former record for the loudest cheer in IPL where RCB were the away team.
Cue the awesome noise as Thala enters Chepauk 🥳 #CSKvKKR #TATAIPL #IPL2023 #IPLonJioCinema #EveryGameMatters | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/Z7iB1EihcT
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 14, 2023
Under the captaincy of MS Dhoni, CSK won over Bengaluru, posting a 6-wicket victory, starting the season with a dream start.
3. 129 dB: Rohit Sharma’s moment versus RCB
MI’s former skipper Rohit Sharma fueled a great response from the live viewers when he hit his second maximum landing among the stands. The level of noise reached 129 dB in a game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024.
SOUND 🔛 😍@mipaltan fans, shot of the innings so far? 😉#TATAIPL | #LSGvMI | @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/wBZFAElqmx
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 16, 2023
4. 128 dB: MS Dhoni’s 37-run knock versus Delhi Capitals
As per the data fetched through the broadcasters of IPL, the third maximum level of dB sound reached 128 decibels in the history of IPL. It was the 13th match of IPL 2024, played at Visakhapatnam. In that match, Delhi Capitals welcomed CSK at their second home ground, Dr. Y S Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium. The ecstasy among fans surged when MS Dhoni walked towards the pitch from the dugout, and a massive 28,000 spectators cheered loudly, chanting his name reverberating in everyone’s ears.
A New Record, 128 decibels for Thala 🔥
— WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) March 31, 2024
FYI a military jet produces a noise level of 130 dB, while an aircraft carrier can generate up to 100 decibels.
📷 Starsports India / BCCI / IPL #Dhoni #CSKvsDC #WhistlePodu @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/FtzirQuUjK
It was like their wishes got fulfilled in that spur of moment as Dhoni was on the pitch for the first time in the IPL 2024, getting a strong welcome from the crowd present in Visakhapatnam.
5. 128 dB: Dinesh Karthik’s six versus Punjab Kings
A renowned wicket-keeper batsman, Dinesh Karthik, who represented RCB in IPL 2024, is part of this iconic list with the joint third-maximum dB sound breaking the records on his six against Punjab Kings. The thrill factor was high when RCB required 10 runs in the last over to chase 177.
Dinesh Karthik was the flagbearer of that victory with a match-winning inning as he hit Arshdeep’s delivery for a big six on the very first ball of the last over. Reacting to his six, the immense crowd appraised his shot at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the cheer rising up to 128 dB.
6. 127 dB Shivam Dube’s successive sixes
Shivam Dube’s bat was on fire at MA Chidambaram Stadium, where he hit back-to-back sixes that triggered a noise level of 127 dB cheers. CSK fans exhibited their vibrant support for the star batter playing at the home ground of the franchise.
Sound reached 127 decibels when Dube hit the second six 🥵 pic.twitter.com/xrAScknZKr
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) March 26, 2024
7. 126 dB: Virat Kohli’s moment versus Rajasthan Royals
RCB played a match against KKR on 29th March 2024 at the MA Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Virat Kohli achieved another milestone with an unbeaten inning, amassing 83 off 59 balls. The astounding moment during that wonderful inning was when Kohli smashed a six on Mitchell Starc’s delivery. The crowd welcomed his master stroke with a noise level of 126 dB.
8. 126 dB: MS Dhoni playing against KKR
The home crowd once again witnessed Dhoni arriving on the crease in a game between CSK and KKR in IPL 2024 at MA Chidambaram Stadium. As he walked towards the pitch, he was met with an immense welcome, with the level of noise going high to 125 dB.
9. 124 dB: Rohit Sharma against GT
Former MI skipper Rohit Sharma captured a dream reception from the live viewers in a match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in IPL 2024. As he stands on his spot in the field, the fans made a noise recording the level of 124 dB.
10. 124 dB: MD Dhoni’s last-ball boundary
The match finisher, MS Dhoni, received an overwhelming response from the fans at the home ground of CSK, MA Chidambaram Stadium, in IPL 2024. While playing against Lucknow Super Giants, Dhoni finished in his style, hitting the ball for a boundary in the last ball to secure the victory, and the noise increased to an astounding 124 dB.
124 DB Cheers when MS Dhoni hits Four on the last ball today at Chepauk.
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 23, 2024
– Dhoni, The Face of IPL. 🦁 pic.twitter.com/1CUom1iXRw
These historic moments intensified the breathtaking atmosphere that IPL fixtures present. The eternal support from fans jumps to unimaginable levels of noise that match the sound of aircraft.
