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News India Live, Digital Desk: When two brothers face each other on the field of IPL 2026, the thrill is bound to be doubled. A similar scene was seen in the match played between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), when the clash of ‘Pandya Brothers’ created a stir on social media. After dismissing Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya, the ‘animated celebration’ of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) star and Hardik’s elder brother Krunal Pandya is now going viral on the internet. Fans are surprised after watching this video whether there is more rivalry than brotherhood on the field.
The peak of ‘sibling rivalry’ seen on the field
The incident took place in the 12th over of Mumbai Indians’ innings. Hardik Pandya was set at the crease and was trying to play big shots. The ball was in the hands of Krunal Pandya. Krunal deceived Hardik with his clever spin and got him caught at deep mid-wicket. As soon as Hardik’s wicket fell, Krunal could not control his emotions. He celebrated aggressively, punching the air and shouting loudly, which was a far cry from Krunal’s usually calm nature.
Debate erupts on social media: ‘Celebration or war?’
As soon as this video of Krunal went viral, discussion started among the fans. Some people are calling it Krunal’s passion for cricket, while others are considering it a part of the ‘healthy rivalry’ between the brothers. It can be seen in the video that Hardik was moving towards the pavilion smiling after being out, while Krunal was engrossed in the excitement of victory along with his teammates. Commentators also termed this moment as the most memorable moment of the match.
What did Krunal say after the match?
When Krunal was asked about this special celebration after the match, he jokingly said, “We are just two players on the field who want our team to win. Hardik is my younger brother and it is always challenging to get him out. That celebration just happened in the heat of the moment. When we go home, we will be the same brothers again, but there is no compromise on the field.”
History of Pandya Brothers
This is not the first time that such a spat has been seen on the field between these two brothers. Both have performed against each other many times in the history of IPL. Hardik and Krunal’s journey started together with Mumbai Indians, but now they are representing different teams. Today’s incident once again proved that on the IPL stage, the spirit of the game and the passion for victory prevail over relationships.
