Cricket enthusiasts were treated to a thrilling moment in the IPL 2025 battle between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) when Pandya vs Sai Kishore took centre stage. The Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, game was already on fire, but the real burst of energy came in the 15th over when MI skipper Hardik Pandya and GT bowler R Sai Kishore had a heated staredown.
How It Started:
Sai Kishore bowled back-to-back dot balls to Pandya, ratcheting up the pressure.
Following a particularly well-directed ball, Kishore glared aggressively at Pandya.
The MI skipper, annoyed at the turn of events, approached the bowler, had a word, and the tension boiled over.
The Heated Moment:
Pandya looked visibly agitated and was said to have used a swear word.
Umpires moved in fast to stop the situation from further escalating.
The Ahmedabad crowd erupted as the heated moment was played out.
Though tension filled the air, the match concluded on sporting terms. Post the 36-run win for GT, Pandya and Sai Kishore exchanged a warm hug in the post-match handshake. Kishore went on to explain,
“Hardik is a good friend. These things happen on the field, but there’s no bad blood.”
Match Summary :
Match Details Result :
Teams : Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
Venue : Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
MI Target : 197 Runs
MI Score : 160/6 (20 Overs)
Result : Gujarat Titans won by 36 runs
Pandya vs Sai Kishore was the match’s buzzword, with fans abuzz over their fiery encounter. But both players showed exemplary sportsmanship by laughing it off post-match.
MI, who have now suffered two back-to-back losses, will have to pick themselves up before their next game against Delhi Capitals on April 2. GT, meanwhile, continue their impressive IPL 2025 run with another good show.
Pandya vs Sai Kishore was the match’s buzzword, with fans abuzz over their fiery encounter. But both players showed exemplary sportsmanship by laughing it off post-match.
MI, who have now suffered two back-to-back losses, will have to pick themselves up before their next game against Delhi Capitals on April 2. GT, meanwhile, continue their impressive IPL 2025 run with another good show.
