Jasprit Bumrah Fumes at Karun Nair After Mid-Pitch Collision; Snubs Apology as Hardik Pandya Steps In to Diffuse Tension

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Heated words were exchanged between Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah during Delhi Capitals’ clash against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. The tension escalated after Karun brushed past Jasprit Bumrah while completing a second run, leading to a fiery confrontation between the two players on the field.

Karun Nair Shines Amid Chaos as DC Collapse in Thrilling Finish Against MI

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Delhi Capitals suffered a dramatic meltdown in the 19th over of their run-chase, falling to a narrow 12-run defeat against Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Chasing a steep 206-run target, DC were well-placed at 193/7 with nine balls remaining, but a bizarre sequence of three consecutive run-outs handed the match to Hardik Pandya’s side.

Before the unexpected collapse, it was Karun Nair who stole the spotlight with a sensational 89 off just 40 deliveries, marking his return to the IPL after three years in stunning fashion. His innings, laced with power and finesse, lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium and brought Delhi back into the contest almost single-handedly.

However, his brilliance with the bat wasn’t the only talking point. A tense altercation with Jasprit Bumrah in the middle of the high-pressure chase sparked plenty of drama. The flashpoint occurred during a second run when Karun brushed past Jasprit Bumrah at the non-striker’s end. The India pacer reacted angrily, confronting Karun as tempers flared. Words were exchanged, with both players visibly animated. It took MI skipper Hardik Pandya to step in and diffuse the situation, while Rohit Sharma was seen reacting to the moment with a more amused expression.

Despite the heroics and heated exchanges, DC’s late collapse ensured MI walked away with a thrilling win.

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Despite a heated on-field exchange with Jasprit Bumrah, Karun Nair remained unfazed, continuing to dazzle with a flurry of clean, powerful strokes. Jasprit Bumrah aggressive intent saw him dominate the Mumbai Indians’ attack, forging a brilliant 119-run partnership with Abishek Porel after the early loss of Jake Fraser-McGurk. Karun’s breathtaking 89 off just 40 balls had Delhi Capitals in firm control of the chase.

However, the game took a shocking turn once Karun holed out in the 18th over. From needing only 23 runs off the final 12 balls with three wickets in hand, DC crumbled dramatically. The 19th over turned into a nightmare, with three run-outs—Ashutosh Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohit Sharma—falling in the space of three balls, leading to a stunning 12-run defeat. The Arun Jaitley Stadium was left in disbelief as Mumbai Indians celebrated only their second win of the season.

Earlier, MI had posted an imposing 205/5, courtesy of Tilak Varma’s composed 59 and explosive cameos from Ryan Rickelton, Suryakumar Yadav, and Naman Dhir. Kuldeep Yadav led DC’s bowling fightback, keeping the target within reach. But in the end, it was Delhi’s inexplicable late collapse with the bat that proved costly, halting their unbeaten run in IPL 2025.

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