In a dramatic beginning to Match 55 of IPL 2025 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, SRH captain Pat Cummins hit gold with the first delivery. Karun Nair of DC was dismissed on the first ball, caught behind by wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan after he edged a sharp outswinger from Cummins.

This initial success paved the way for SRH's dominance. Cummins persisted with his blazing spell by getting rid of Faf du Plessis and Abishek Porel, leaving DC in disarray at 19/3 inside the first five overs. Cummins' outstanding bowling not only shattered DC's strongest order but also created a milestone, as he became the first IPL skipper to claim three wickets during an innings' powerplay.​

 Karun Nair's fall contributes to his recent run of poor performance in the tournament. Although his season started with promise, his form has taken a hit, with this golden duck being just another example of his continued issues at the crease.​

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Fans react Karun Nair dismissed for golden duck against SRH

Fans react as Karun Nair falls for a golden duck on the very first ball against SRH, triggering a flurry of memes and criticism on social media. Many questioned his place in the playing XI, while some expressed sympathy for his continued poor form in IPL 2025.

GOLDEN DUCK FOR KARUN NAIR.

- Pat Cummins strikes on the first delivery. pic.twitter.com/T86GP4Iszk

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 5, 2025

Karun Nair since that 89 v MI:

0(3) v RR
31(18) v GT
15(9) v LSG
4(4) v RCB
15(13) v KKR
0(1) v SRH

Never mess with King Kohli Selection🔥🔥⚡️⚡️ pic.twitter.com/MM0JTrIch8

— DrkWiz (@Drkwiz09) May 5, 2025

Karun Nair entra nuvu

First game : 89 runs
Next 6 games : 65 runs pic.twitter.com/qAsQiPj9sn

— A S H O K 🍂 (@urstrulyrohitN) May 5, 2025

Karun Nair vs MI on 13th April- 89 (40)

For Next 6 games and 1 month : 65 runs pic.twitter.com/Qnuxi8ALPc

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) May 5, 2025

Karun Nair is also like a copy of Vadapav, he hits a fluke innings against a 3rd class team and maintains his place in the team for next 25 matches with PR help😭🤣🙏 pic.twitter.com/lQQRGqD7Ym

— scarlett (@scarleTTkrin) May 5, 2025