A moment of jubilation turned into disbelief for Mumbai Indians as Hardik Pandya’s apparent wicket of Travis Head was ruled a no-ball during the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League 2025 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The dramatic scene unfolded in the final ball of the 10th over, with SRH at 75/2. Pandya delivered a full-length ball to Head, who attempted to go big but mistimed his shot. The ball was safely pouched by Will Jacks at deep mid-wicket, triggering celebrations among Mumbai Indians players, staff, and fans alike.
However, the cheers quickly dissolved into confusion as the siren blared around the stadium — indicating a no-ball. The wicket did not count.
Pandya, visibly stunned, checked with the umpire Jayaraman Madanagopal, who confirmed the overstep. The free-hit rule came into effect, providing Sunrisers a lifeline and another chance for Travis Head, who had already scored a steady 25 off 25 deliveries.
The incident proved costly for Mumbai as it halted their momentum and allowed SRH to regroup. Moments like these underline the fine margins in modern T20 cricket, where a single misstep can swing the tide of the game.
Score update at 10 overs:
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 75/2
Travis Head: 25 (25)*
Nitish Kumar Reddy: 3 (5)*
Hardik Pandya’s figures: 2-0-17-1 (including the overturned dismissal)
Stay tuned for more updates as the high-stakes IPL clash continues at the Wankhede Stadium.
