Sat Mar 29 17:20:00 UTC 2025: **IPL 2025: Pandya and Kishore in Heated On-Field Exchange**
Ahmedabad, India – A fiery on-field confrontation between Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya and Gujarat Titans spinner R Sai Kishore marred the ninth match of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Saturday. While the exact words weren’t picked up by the broadcast, lip-reading suggested Pandya directed a profanity-laced insult at Kishore during the 15th over of Mumbai’s chase. The incident followed two dot balls bowled by Kishore to Pandya, before a boundary and another dot ball preceded the heated exchange.
Despite the intense moment, the two players were seen embracing and apparently resolving their differences after the match.
The match itself saw Mumbai Indians, returning to action after captain Hardik Pandya served a one-match ban, win the toss and elect to bowl first. Pandya cited the possibility of dew and the nature of the pitch as the reason for the decision. Both teams entered the game following losses in their opening matches. Mumbai made several changes to their lineup, including the inclusion of spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill echoed the assessment of the pitch conditions, indicating he would have chosen to bowl first as well. He confirmed an unchanged playing eleven for Gujarat, except for a potential impact substitution to maintain a left-right opening batting combination.
The match, played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, provided a captivating spectacle despite the off-field drama between the former teammates turned rivals. The live action was broadcast on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and JioHotstar.
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