• Many fans reckoned Jasprit Bumrah’s ego took a hit as Karun Nair smashed him around the park in IPL 2025.

  • The drama unfolded during DC vs MI clash in Arun Jaitley Stadium.

IPL 2025: Fans brutally troll Jasprit Bumrah for indulging in a heated exchange with Karun Nair in DC vs MI game
Fans troll Jasprit Bumrah for engaging in verbal exchange with Karun Nair (Image Source: X)

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The IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered a spectacle that had fans buzzing, but not just for the cricket. A fiery moment between MI’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and DC’s comeback star Karun Nair stole headlines, sparking a trolling frenzy online. Many fans reckoned Bumrah’s ego took a hit as Nair smashed him around the park, leading to a heated on-field exchange that lit up social media.

Jasprit Bumrah engages in a fiery exchange with Karun Nair

The drama unfolded during DC’s chase of MI’s imposing 205 at a packed stadium. Nair, who has been staging a remarkable IPL comeback, was in scintillating form, tearing into MI’s bowling attack. The defining moment came when he faced Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the world’s best bowlers. Nair hammered 18 runs off a single Bumrah over, including a flurry of boundaries and a towering six that left the crowd roaring.

While scampering for a double, Nair unintentionally bumped into Bumrah on the pitch. It wasn’t a big collision, just one of those in-the-heat-of-the-game accidents. Nair, being the sportsman he is, instantly apologized, raising his hand to say sorry.

But Bumrah wasn’t having it. Maybe it was the pressure of the game or Nair’s red-hot batting, but MI pacer clearly didn’t buy the apology. What followed was a verbal exchange that had cameras zooming in and fans leaning forward. To top it off, Nair was spotted explaining his side to MI captain Hardik Pandya, probably trying to clear the air about the collision being accidental.

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Fans feel Bumrah’s ego bruised after the expensive over

Fans, however, were quick to label the intense moment as a clash of egos, especially given the fiery exchange that unfolded on the field. Social media buzzed with reactions, with many suggesting that Bumrah, known for his calm demeanor and dominance with the ball, wasn’t quite used to being taken on so aggressively. The way the batter stood his ground and challenged Bumrah’s authority seemed to catch the pacer off guard, turning what could have been a routine face-off into a heated battle of pride and mindset.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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