• Hardik Pandya got involved in an ugly face-off with Sai Kishore during the ninth match of IPL 2025.

  • Gujarat Titans defeated Mumbai Indians by 36 runs.

WATCH: “F*** off” – Hardik Pandya indulge in an ugly face-off with Sai Kishore during GT vs MI 2025 IPL clash
Hardik Pandya, Sai Kishore (PC: X)

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During the ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI), a heated confrontation unfolded on the field.

The match, held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, saw MI captain Hardik Pandya and GT spinner Sai Kishore engage in an intense staredown that escalated into a verbal exchange.

Heated exchange between Hardik Pandya and Sai Kishore

The incident occurred during the fifteenth over of MI’s innings when Sai Kishore bowled a dot ball to Pandya, following it up with a fierce glare. Pandya, visibly irked, responded with an expletive—”F*** off”—and walked toward the bowler, escalating tensions on the field. Umpires had to step in to diffuse the situation before it spiralled further.

Here’s the video:

Gujarat Titans shine with a dominant performance

The encounter itself was a high-octane affair, with GT setting a challenging target of 197 runs. Sai Sudharsan played a pivotal role in their innings, scoring an impressive 63 runs. Contributions from Shubman Gill (38 off 27) and Jos Buttler (39 off 24) bolstered GT’s total, while MI’s bowlers struggled to contain their opponents.

In response, MI faltered in their chase, managing only 160 runs for six wickets in their allotted overs. Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj led GT’s bowling attack with precision, taking crucial wickets that derailed MI’s pursuit of victory.

Also WATCH: Mohammed Siraj’s unplayable delivery ends Rohit Sharma’s stay at the crease during GT vs MI IPL 2025 clash

Hardik Pandya’s mixed Performance

Pandya had a mixed outing in the match. While he showcased his bowling prowess by taking two wickets for 29 runs, his batting performance left fans disappointed as he managed only 11 runs off 17 balls before being dismissed by Kagiso Rabada. His dismissal was a turning point in MI’s chase, leaving them unable to recover momentum.

For Gujarat Titans, this victory is a significant boost as they aim to make amends for last year’s playoff disappointment. Their strong performance against MI solidifies their position as one of the tournament favourites this season. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians will need to regroup and address their batting inconsistencies if they hope to remain competitive in IPL 2025.

Also READ: IPL 2025 – Fans react as clinical Gujarat Titans clinch 36-run win over Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad

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