In a tense moment during the IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals' spinner Kuldeep Yadav found himself in a heated exchange with on-field umpire following a contentious LBW decision involving Gujarat Titans' opener Sai Sudharsan.
The incident unfolded in the 8th over of Gujarat Titans' innings as they chased a target of 200 runs. Kuldeep Yadav delivered a tossed-up ball on middle and leg, which Sai Sudharsan attempted to flick but missed. The Delhi Capitals players appealed for LBW, but umpire ruled it not out. Delhi Capitals opted for a DRS review, and the ball-tracking technology indicated that the ball was hitting the stumps; however, it was an 'umpire's call,' leading to the on-field decision standing and Sudharsan surviving.
Kuldeep Yadav appeared visibly agitated upon seeing the decision on the big screen. He approached the umpire and engaged in a heated discussion, expressing his displeasure over the call. The exchange was captured on camera and quickly circulated on social media platforms, sparking discussions among fans and analysts.
Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill opts to bowl first after winning the toss
The toss at the Arun Jaitley Stadium went in favour of the Gujarat Titans as Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field first against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Both sides have made changes, with the Titans bringing back Kagiso Rabada for Gerald Coetzee. Meanwhile, the Capitals have drafted Vipraj Nigam and Mustafizur Rahman for Madhav Tiwari and Mitchell Starc, respectively.
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mustafizur Rahman.
Gujarat Titans (Playing XI): Shubman Gill(c), Jos Buttler(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Arshad Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
