In a moment that sparked buzz among fans during the high-octane IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans, GT spinner Sai Kishore and MI skipper Hardik Pandya were involved in a subtle yet intense exchange in the 15th over of the chase.
After Hardik defended a delivery from Sai, the GT bowler followed through with a sharp stare, seemingly trying to apply pressure. Unfazed, Pandya responded with a cool gesture—casually picking up the ball and tossing it back, signaling Kishore to return to his mark.
The moment, though brief, was filled with tension and competitiveness. With Mumbai Indians needing 79 runs from 30 balls, every move on the field was charged. Hardik was batting on 8 (9), while Surya was anchoring at the other end on 47 (26).
Fans on social media have already begun dissecting the stare-down, calling it one of the “coldest moments” of the match. Sai Kishore, meanwhile, was impressive with the ball, delivering 4-0-37-1 in a high-pressure encounter.
Hardik Pandya Vs Sai Kishore faceoff. pic.twitter.com/DpRPfF80YE
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 29, 2025
Heated-Kalesh b/w Sai Kishore and Hardik Pandya pic.twitter.com/evfF1WWNHp
— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) March 29, 2025
This is after Hardik asked Sai Kishore to back off "Chal Hatt" 😁#GTvMI pic.twitter.com/wEqB9v5XSS
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) March 29, 2025
Dai Kutty Paiyaaa , Said Hardik 🔥🔥#GTvsMI pic.twitter.com/c7vxl0oyDh
— Arun Vijay (@AVinthehousee) March 29, 2025
 
 
          