The IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) delivered a spectacle that had fans buzzing, but not just for the cricket. A fiery moment between MI’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and DC’s comeback star Karun Nair stole headlines, sparking a trolling frenzy online. Many fans reckoned Bumrah’s ego took a hit as Nair smashed him around the park, leading to a heated on-field exchange that lit up social media.
Jasprit Bumrah engages in a fiery exchange with Karun Nair
The drama unfolded during DC’s chase of MI’s imposing 205 at a packed stadium. Nair, who has been staging a remarkable IPL comeback, was in scintillating form, tearing into MI’s bowling attack. The defining moment came when he faced Bumrah, widely regarded as one of the world’s best bowlers. Nair hammered 18 runs off a single Bumrah over, including a flurry of boundaries and a towering six that left the crowd roaring.
While scampering for a double, Nair unintentionally bumped into Bumrah on the pitch. It wasn’t a big collision, just one of those in-the-heat-of-the-game accidents. Nair, being the sportsman he is, instantly apologized, raising his hand to say sorry.
But Bumrah wasn’t having it. Maybe it was the pressure of the game or Nair’s red-hot batting, but MI pacer clearly didn’t buy the apology. What followed was a verbal exchange that had cameras zooming in and fans leaning forward. To top it off, Nair was spotted explaining his side to MI captain Hardik Pandya, probably trying to clear the air about the collision being accidental.
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Fans feel Bumrah’s ego bruised after the expensive over
Fans, however, were quick to label the intense moment as a clash of egos, especially given the fiery exchange that unfolded on the field. Social media buzzed with reactions, with many suggesting that Bumrah, known for his calm demeanor and dominance with the ball, wasn’t quite used to being taken on so aggressively. The way the batter stood his ground and challenged Bumrah’s authority seemed to catch the pacer off guard, turning what could have been a routine face-off into a heated battle of pride and mindset.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Bumrah ki EGO heart ho gyi 🤣🤣🤣#DCvMI pic.twitter.com/egwiBa056N
— Dhoni fan (@chiku_187) April 13, 2025
Bumrah’s ego got hurt lol 😭 pic.twitter.com/QZMIVPAHXX
— ThaLaStan 💛 (@nasib__kisku) April 13, 2025
Bumrah’s ego got hurt there for sure. I’ve Never seen Bumrah talking back to even oversees players for a trivial shoulder bump, let alone his own countryman. Nair smacked him left, right and centre thus he was a bit taken aback.#IPL2025 #MIvsDC #DCvMI #DCvsMI #MIvDC
— 🇮🇳Rishabh Sharma (@rishsharma16) April 13, 2025
i have seen bumrah getting frustrated to sam konstas few months back. ego hurt huyi hai lala. https://t.co/2AXwIcZPTI
— Kanishk Agarwal (@dabaav27) April 13, 2025
Bumreh ki ego se khel liya karun matlab bahut sahi khela hai, bumrah not able to digest this. Nice nice. Will be rooting for this guy now more than ever!! @karun126 https://t.co/wHRXaeNS3T
— Aniruddh Gupta (@aniruddh187) April 13, 2025
Bumrah got triggered by a half century celebration, this is what happens when you have “a couple” of achievements at international level, you start taking IPL a lot too seriously.
— ARNOLD (@Neyfiction) April 13, 2025
This bumrah thinks he is the greatest ever to play, karun apologized but he was still showing ego, respect every player.
Innocent karun 😢— VIRAT LOVER (@GAMINGW31941664) April 13, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah is looking egoistic, He is the greatest cricketer ever produced by India but it doesn’t mean you have to get rude with a player who is playing his comeback game after a long time even after getting an apology. pic.twitter.com/cevBu5obWL
— 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗚𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗽𝘀𝗲 𝗫 (@CricketGlimpseX) April 13, 2025
Bumrah has a massive ego, cleverly masked by the image of a calm and composed guy
— VIKK (@Kaneeera) April 13, 2025
Bumrah me ego dikh raha https://t.co/umYCKpIy1f
— Divyesh 🇮🇳 (@Divyesh_Soul_) April 13, 2025
control your ego brother @Jaspritbumrah93 . there is human and there is god and god is above human https://t.co/lHl6TEQNKm
— ️️️️ ️️ ️️ ️️️️ ️️ ️️ ️️️️ ️️ ️️ ️️️️ ️️ ️️ ️️️️ (@DARKNlGHT_) April 13, 2025
Bumrah has become a bit arrogant these days…earlier he seemed simple…now his true colours are coming out !! https://t.co/C0ZMXkSFMp
— Randeep¹⁸ (@Randeep621) April 13, 2025
Blud can’t take hitting from anyone sportingly. https://t.co/tG5uzjQY3q
— Rohit Bhaaaaaaai (@jo_karrr) April 13, 2025
Such an Egoistic Character 🤮 https://t.co/VtjCoM9RTw
— Ben Stan 💛 (@FanOfStokesy) April 13, 2025
Tbh bumrah was angry because karun nair smacked him #MIvsDC https://t.co/MogFPO3iO5
— siddharth (@sid_dhart_gtm) April 13, 2025
That was unnecessary @Jaspritbumrah93 https://t.co/qge7y1xEsV
— Monty (@montys47) April 13, 2025
Cry baby @Jaspritbumrah93 😂 https://t.co/d5zgEk9Iai
— JainB (@JainB_) April 13, 2025
It was obviously unintentional from Karun Nair. Disappointing behaviour from Bumrah 👎 https://t.co/zCK4qxJ5RB
— Dipankar 🍥 (@DipankrX) April 13, 2025
😍😍 gumrah kojja getting frustrated 🥳🥳 https://t.co/oI63BrEaUP pic.twitter.com/FE5fDS9sUw
— Jay Sahu 🗡️🥋 (@jaysahuuu) April 13, 2025
Run mara isliye gussa hua… https://t.co/wpwBCUc7BM
— yash (@Abhishe63934009) April 13, 2025
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