The controversy between Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair unfolded during the IPL 2025 match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 13, 2025. The incident occurred in the sixth over of DC’s innings when Nair, who was batting brilliantly, collided with Bumrah while attempting a second run. Nair immediately raised his hand in apology, but Bumrah appeared visibly upset, leading to a heated exchange between the two players during the subsequent strategic timeout.
Nair had been in exceptional form, scoring a rapid 22-ball half-century and hitting Bumrah for 18 runs in an over, which included two sixes and a four. This rare display of dominance against one of the world’s best bowlers might have contributed to Bumrah’s frustration. During the timeout, Bumrah approached Nair and exchanged words, while Nair later explained his side of the story to MI captain Hardik Pandya, who mediated and calmed the situation.
Rohit Sharma’s reaction to the altercation added a humorous element to the tense moment. Standing nearby, Rohit was seen smirking and mimicking the fight, which quickly went viral on social media. Despite the brief scuffle, Nair’s remarkable knock of 89 runs off 40 balls kept DC competitive in their chase, though MI ultimately secured a 12-run victory.
