Did Ishan Kishan Forget Which Team He Plays For? Twitter Explodes After Bizarre IPL Moment
Wednesday night’s IPL 2025 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium delivered plenty of drama—but no one could’ve predicted the bizarre moment that had fans across the internet cracking up, scratching their heads, and launching meme storms all at once.
In the very early stages of the match between SunRisers Hyderabad and the Mumbai Indians, Ishan Kishan—who now dons the orange of the SunRisers but once kickstarted his IPL journey with the five-time champion Mumbai squad—found himself at the center of a highly unusual moment.
Let’s set the stage.
What Just Happened, Ishan?
It was just the second over. Deepak Chahar, eyes focused, ran in and sent down a delivery that veered awkwardly down the leg side—a clear wide ball by all standards. But what happened next caught everyone off guard.
Kishan, standing at the crease, seemed to react instinctively. He suddenly turned around and started walking back toward the pavilion—as if he’d been dismissed. The on-field umpire, perhaps sensing something, raised his finger in sync. Even Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya gave Kishan a friendly pat on the helmet in a gesture that screamed, “Nice try, buddy.”
But here’s the twist: He wasn’t out. At all.
Wait—Did He Even Touch It?
Enter the replays.
As the cameras zoomed in and the slow-mo footage played out on big screens and tiny phones worldwide, it became abundantly clear—Ishan hadn’t touched the ball. Not even close.
There was no glove, no bat-edge, no hint of contact. It was just a wide delivery that got the better of everyone’s judgment—including Kishan’s own. The commentators, watching with just as much confusion as the fans, were left speechless.
“He’s just walked off for… nothing?” one of them stammered.
“He must’ve thought he heard something. Maybe the sound of his pad?” another speculated.
Theories swirled. Did he mistake the sound of the ball brushing his pads as an edge? Was he just feeling overly honest? Or, as some fans hilariously suggested—did he forget which team he was playing for?
Twitter Had a Field Day
No surprise, social media exploded.
Within minutes, Kishan’s name was trending across India—and memes were coming in hot. One user joked:
“Still playing for Mumbai in his heart. What a legend!”
Another tweeted:
“When your soul belongs to MI, but the paycheck says SRH.”
It was all in good fun, but the incident also sparked debate about umpiring errors, player confusion, and just how deeply the bonds of former teams can run.
The ‘Spirit of Cricket’—Or Just a Misfire?
Some viewers tried to give Kishan the benefit of the doubt, suggesting his decision to walk might’ve been a rare show of honesty in high-stakes cricket. After all, in today’s game, it’s not common for players to voluntarily leave unless absolutely sure they’re out.
Could this be a throwback to the old-school “spirit of cricket”?
Possibly. But in this case, it looked more like a mix-up than a moral victory. Even the umpire’s decision seemed hasty—raising a finger without a clear edge or appeal. Had Kishan stood his ground, a DRS review would’ve certainly overturned the call. Instead, it became one of the most bizarre self-dismissals we’ve seen in years.
A Moment to Remember
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Who? Ishan Kishan, playing for SunRisers Hyderabad.
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What? Walked off thinking he was out, despite not being given out officially.
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When? Second over of the innings.
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Where? Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
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Why? He believed he’d edged the ball—which he didn’t.
In cricket, we’re used to seeing unorthodox shots, risky decisions, and moments of sheer brilliance—but this? This was just…weird.
And yet, it’s moments like these that make the IPL so entertaining. You never quite know what’s going to happen next.
What’s Next for Kishan?
It’s safe to say Kishan will be having a laugh about this one in the dressing room. It might even become one of those infamous “Did I really do that?” moments players look back on years later with a grin.
He’s had a solid IPL run overall, with flashes of brilliance both behind the stumps and with the bat. One quirky moment won’t change that. If anything, it’ll just be a memorable footnote in his colorful career.
But you can bet this won’t be the last time someone brings it up—especially if the SunRisers and Mumbai Indians face off again this season. Expect a few cheeky smiles across the field and maybe even a “Welcome back, Ishan” meme on the big screen.
Final Thoughts
This is what makes cricket—especially IPL—so thrilling, unpredictable, and downright fun. One moment you're watching a routine wide ball in the second over, and the next, you’re deep in meme territory.
Whether Kishan truly thought he was out or just suffered a moment of muscle memory confusion, we may never know for sure. But one thing’s clear:
Cricket fans won the internet that day.
And Kishan? He just gave us another iconic IPL moment—one for the blooper reels, the nostalgia edits, and of course, every group chat that ends with “Bro, did you SEE that?”
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