[WATCH] IPL 2025: Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair involves in verbal altercation in high voltage match between DC and MI

Match number 29 of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) turned out to be a high-scoring thriller filled with boundaries and sixes, thanks to the batting-friendly conditions. However, one moment away from the bat-and-ball action that drew fans' attention was a tense exchange between veteran Indian batter Karun Nair and pace ace Jasprit Bumrah.

The incident occurred in the sixth over of the DC innings when Karun Nair, batting fluently on 48, took on Bumrah's final delivery and tried to sneak a second run. During the second run, Nair accidentally bumped into Bumrah. Though he immediately apologized after completing the run, the moment seemed to spark tension.

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During the strategic timeout that followed, Bumrah was seen having an animated discussion with Nair. The cameras later captured Nair explaining the situation to MI captain Hardik Pandya, who appeared to calm things down, gesturing that it was right. The brief altercation added a bit of drama to an otherwise entertaining encounter, reminding everyone of the intense emotions involved in high-stakes matches like the IPL.

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Rohit's Reaction on whole Bumrah-Karun Nair Controversy 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/vUDQM8FiZW

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Mumbai Indians scored 205 runs in their 20 overs

In Match 29 of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a strong total of 205/5 in their 20 overs. Tilak Varma led the charge with a brilliant 59 off 33 balls, supported by Rickelton (41), Suryakumar Yadav (40), and Naman Dhir (38*). Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam picked up two wickets each for Delhi Capitals (DC).

In response, DC are currently 128/2 in 11 overs, chasing at an impressive rate of 11.64. Karun Nair was the standout performer, smashing an unbeaten 85 off just 38 balls. He was well supported by Abishek Porel, who scored 33. Despite losing early wickets, DC’s aggressive approach, especially from Nair, kept them in the hunt. MI’s bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs, with Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah conceding heavily. The game was evenly poised, promising a thrilling finish.