Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Ishan Kishan walked off the field without being given out -- or even being appealed against -- during an Indian Premier League 2025 match against Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Wednesday.
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The first ball of the third over of SRH's innings quickly turned into one of the most talked-about moments of the night. Deepak Chahar bowled a delivery down the leg side that seemed to go past Ishan.
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The keeper collected it cleanly, and the umpire initially signalled it as a wide. But Ishan -- assuming he had edged it -- started walking off even though there was no appeal from the bowler or fielders.
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As SRH batter made his way back to the dugout -- MI captain Hardik Pandya ran over to pat him on the back -- seemingly applauding the act of honesty. But soon after, replays showed there was no touch to his bat on the UltraEdge.
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Ishan had, in fact, not touched the ball. The decision had only changed because the umpire noticed him walking off and assumed he was out.
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Fans slam Ishan Kishan as he walks off the pitch without Mumbai players appealing
Fans were stunned. Many took to social media to question Ishan's decision, with some going as far as accusing him of throwing his wicket.
MI didn’t appeal, but Ishan Kishan and the umpires acted like he was definitely out.
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) April 23, 2025
Turns out, he wasn’t out at all. 💀 pic.twitter.com/KxYZeXQUrf
Well Done Ishan Kishan 🧡#SRHvsMI #OrangeArmy pic.twitter.com/Mr5QEeMpLz
— Arya Harish (@iAryaHarish) April 23, 2025
Seriously ? #SRHvsMI #IPLT20 pic.twitter.com/RdURDfpCa3
— Carthik (@carthikvinay1) April 23, 2025
Sad to say, but today’s match felt totally FIXED 🥲
— Manglam Mishra (@ManglamMis67977) April 23, 2025
Terrible acting by Ishan Kishan, the umpire, and some MI players.
Not even trying to hide it anymore?#SRHvsMI #SRHvMI pic.twitter.com/IyaD5AwLiK
Hasna bhi script me tha kya ishu🤣
— Kᴀᴍʀᴀɴ (@lazy_boy_k) April 23, 2025
Ishan Kishan still playing for Mumbai Indians#SRHvMI #SRHvsMI pic.twitter.com/eap3miWJvd
The incident added to SRH’s troubles in what has already been a disappointing season. After reaching the final last year -- they now sit ninth in the points table with only two wins.