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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continues to dish out riveting cricketing action, and the match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 19 at the Narendra Modi Stadium added an unexpected dose of drama. A verbal altercation between veteran pacer Ishant Sharma and DC’s rising star Ashutosh Sharma became the focal point of the game during the final moments of the first innings, overshadowing the on-field performances.
Ishant Sharma and Ashutosh Sharma got involved in a heated exchange
The heated moment occurred at the end of the 19th over, when Gujarat Titans pacer Ishant, visibly displeased, confronted Ashutosh over a contentious review call. Ishant believed he had dismissed Ashutosh with a well-directed bouncer that appeared to take a faint edge on its way to the keeper, Jos Buttler. However, replays indicated that the ball had struck the batter on the shoulder and not the bat, leading to a rejected review.
Tempers flared as Ishant expressed his frustration, prompting a response from Ashutosh, who calmly rolled up his sleeve and pointed to the spot on his shoulder where the ball had hit. The situation escalated into a verbal exchange, with both players locked in a heated stare-down. GT skipper Shubman Gill then entered the fray, seen animatedly engaging with the umpires, possibly protesting the decision and the impact of injury delays on their over rate.
Delhi’s cool-headed approach contrasted with the Titans’ rising tensions. GT were handed a penalty for their slow over rate, which only added to their woes. Coach Ashish Nehra was seen animatedly gesturing from the dugout, and the team was forced to bring on Sherfane Rutherford as an Impact Player for Ishant.
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DC post power-packed total against GT
Despite the on-field drama, Delhi Capitals ensured they had the last word with the bat. The Axar Patel-led side posted a formidable total of 203/8, thanks to a collective batting effort. Skipper Patel’s composed 39 off 32 deliveries laid the foundation, while Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, and Ashutosh Sharma chipped in with impactful knocks of 30s respectively.
For Gujarat Titans, Prasidh Krishna stood tall amid the chaos, claiming 4 wickets for 41 runs in his four-over spell. However, his efforts weren’t enough to prevent DC from crossing the 200-run mark, setting a daunting task for the Titans’ batting unit in the second half of the match.
