Ishan’s Controversial Walk left fans in shock as it happened amid the SunRisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians match in Hyderabad during IPL 2025 on Wednesday, sparking a bizarre chain of events. “I have never seen something so inexplicably strange in cricket,” commented one of the baffled commentators. During the third over, the first ball was bowled by Deepak Chahar, and the delivery was on a leg side line and was received by MI keeper Ryan Rickleton.
Everything appeared to be normal until Ishan suddenly started walking only to stop midway, triggering what has now been branded Ishan’s Brain-Fade Moment. At that stage, MI players had already gone up for a catch and the umpire ended up, to everyone’s confusion, doing the same half raise up signal which was then turned to Out, highlighting the enduring Umpire’s Confusing Call that Ishan’s Controversial Walk was built on.
In a stunning turn of events, UltraEdge has once again displayed that no bat was involved which prompted them to In Ishan’s Controversial Walk During Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2025 clash versus Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. MI skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to field first at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, thereby executing MI’s Strategic Toss.
The Mumbai Indians currently sit sixth on the points table with eight points from eight games, four wins and four losses. SRH on the other hand languish in ninth with four points from two wins and seven matches which only adds to the narrative of SRH’s Struggling Campaign while amplifying the drama around Ishan’s Controversial Walk.
To set a solemn tone for Ishan’s Controversial Walk, both captains took time before the game to express their deepest sympathies for the victims of Tuesday’s horrific terror attack in Pahalgam. Speaking to the audience, MI captain Hardik Pandya said, “First, my sincere condolences to those affected by the terror attack.
The applause feels great.” Following the condolences of the captains and Hardik’s heartfelt statement, which struck a deep chord during the IPL 2025 match that was overshadowed by Ishan’s controversial walk, our team and franchise vehemently condemn such acts.
MI captain Hardik Pandya stated, “We’ll bowl first,” in reference to the game during Ishan’s Controversial Walk. It’s a good pitch. Our only change is that Vignesh takes Ashwani’s place. Captains’ Game Plans: “We’ll keep it simple, carry out our plans, and prepare well.” Visibly moved, Pat Cummins of SRH shared Cummins’ emotional tribute, saying, “The attack was heartbreaking; our hearts go out to the victims’ families.”
“Shami is on the impact player list, and Jaydev is in the game,” he continued. Despite the drama of Ishan’s Controversial Walk, we are confident, know this ground well, and have played excellent cricket this year.
Both teams will be keen to take advantage of the two points available and raise their tournament standings when they play each other in a pivotal midseason match.
