Rohit Sharma’s Cheeky Response to Bumrah-Nair Clash Steals Spotlight in IPL 2025 Thriller

In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley Stadium, an on-field spat between Karun Nair and Jasprit Bumrah grabbed headlines, but it was Rohit Sharma’s lighthearted reaction that sent social media into a frenzy. The incident unfolded during Delhi’s chase of Mumbai’s 205, as Nair, in scintillating form, collided with Bumrah while completing a double in the sixth over, sparking a heated exchange.

Nair, who smashed a 40-ball 89, including a 22-ball fifty, had earlier taken Bumrah to task, hammering 18 runs off one of his overs. The collision occurred as Nair raced for runs, prompting an animated response from the Mumbai pacer, who appeared unconvinced by Nair’s immediate apology. Despite Nair’s efforts to explain himself during a strategic timeout and later to Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya, Bumrah remained visibly irked.

Meanwhile, cameras caught Rohit Sharma, the former Mumbai skipper, watching the drama unfold with a playful smirk and a mocking gesture, a moment that quickly went viral. Star Sports shared the clip on X, captioning it, “The average Delhi vs Mumbai debate in comments section 🫣 Don’t miss @ImRo45’s reaction at the end,” amplifying the buzz online.

The match itself was a nail-biter, with Mumbai securing a 12-run victory, thanks to Tilak Varma’s 59 and Karn Sharma’s 3/36. Delhi’s chase faltered at 193 in 19 overs, despite Nair’s heroics, undone by three run-outs in the penultimate over. Nair’s knock earned widespread praise, but it was Rohit’s cheeky reaction that truly “stumped” fans across social platforms.