A tense on-field exchange between Mumbai Indians’ pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Delhi Capitals batter Karun Nair added drama to an already high-octane IPL 2025 clash on Sunday.

Karun Nair, in sublime touch, smashed a 22-ball fifty and went on to score 89 off just 40 deliveries before being dismissed. His fiery knock kept Delhi in contention while targeting Mumbai’s 206-run total at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

However, tempers flared when Nair collided with Bumrah while running between the wickets, sparking a heated argument. Bumrah appeared visibly furious after the contact, and although Nair attempted to explain his side, emotions ran high.

The situation cooled down moments later, with Nair seen conversing with Hardik Pandya. Still, footage of Rohit Sharma’s reaction from the dugout — a mix of surprise and amusement — has since gone viral on social media.

Neither player has commented publicly on the incident, and the match officials did not report any disciplinary action as of Monday morning.

Despite the confrontation, both players continued to perform professionally for the remainder of the game. Nair’s innings earned widespread praise, even as Delhi Capitals fell short by 12 runs in a nail-biting finish.