In the IPL 2025 clash between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Narendra Modi Stadium, a heated exchange took place between MI captain Hardik Pandya and GT spinner R Sai Kishore. The incident occurred during MI’s innings in the 15th over when both players exchanged intense stares, displaying aggression on the field.
GT, batting first, posted a total of 196/8 in 20 overs, with Sai Sudharsan’s half-century and crucial contributions from Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler playing a key role. In response, MI had a poor start as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rohit Sharma in the first over. Suryakumar Yadav fought back with a 48-run knock, but Sai Kishore dealt a major blow by taking his wicket. In the 15th over, when MI needed 85 runs from 36 balls, Sai Kishore bowled his final over with precision, troubling Hardik. After a dot ball, both players locked eyes in an intense stare-down. Reports suggest that Hardik allegedly used abusive words and made a hand gesture mocking Sai Kishore. However, the GT spinner did not back down and responded aggressively, escalating tensions on the field.
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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 29, 2025Known for his fiery attitude, Hardik casually tossed the ball toward Sai Kishore at the end of the over, a moment fans called the “coolest” exchange on social media. Despite the tension, Sai Kishore maintained pressure on MI with his bowling, finishing with figures of 4-0-37-1.
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GT won the match by 36 runs, but the real highlight was the heated confrontation between Hardik and Sai Kishore. However, post-match, both players displayed great sportsmanship, sharing a lighthearted hug and laughter to move past the moment. Other teammates, including Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, also joined in the friendly atmosphere.
