Fiery Exchange in IPL 2025 Match Between GT and MI
A heated staredown between Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and Gujarat Titans bowler R Sai Kishore became the talk of the match during the 9th game of IPL 2025 in Ahmedabad. The confrontation escalated when Hardik was seen mouthing an expletive at Kishore after a tight 15th over, where the spinner bowled three dot balls to the MI skipper.
Viral Moment Followed by Sportsmanship
Although the moment went viral online, both players were later seen hugging after the match, showcasing sportsmanship. The heartwarming gesture quickly caught attention on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Sai Kishore’s Post-Match Reaction
Speaking after the match, Kishore downplayed the incident, stating:
“He (Hardik) is a good friend of mine. On the field, these things happen, but we don’t take them personally.”
Kishore’s Performance and Match Outcome
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Kishore finished with 1 for 37 in his four-over spell.
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He admitted the pitch played better than expected, forcing him to bowl defensively.
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Suryakumar Yadav was MI’s top scorer with 48 off 28 balls, but MI still lost by 36 runs.
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Kishore credited Shubman Gill for strategic advice on bowling to Suryakumar.
