During the 55th IPL 2025 league match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, a run-out incident involving Vipraj Nigam sparked animated reactions from SRH owner Kavya Maran, which have gone viral on social media.
The dismissal occurred in the 13th over of DC’s innings when a miscommunication between Nigam and Tristan Stubbs led to Nigam’s run-out while attempting to take two runs. Nigam had scored 18 runs off 17 balls, including one four and one six.
Maran’s expressive reaction to the dismissal was captured on camera and quickly became a talking point on social media platforms, with multiple Twitter users sharing clips of her response.
Before his dismissal, Nigam had formed a crucial 33-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Stubbs, helping Delhi Capitals recover from a precarious position of 29 for 5 in 7.1 overs.
The incident gained significant attention as Star Sports, the official broadcaster, highlighted Maran’s reaction with the caption: “IPL Race 2 Playoffs got everyone excited: Kavya Maran’s face says it all. Watch the LIVE action on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi & JioHotstar!”
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bowl first against Delhi Capitals, a decision that paid immediate dividends. Delhi’s innings got off to a disastrous start, reeling at 26 for 4 at the end of the powerplay – the second-lowest powerplay score of the season. Only SRH’s own 24 for 4 against Mumbai Indians at the same venue ranks lower. Pat Cummins led from the front, striking thrice inside the first three overs to leave Delhi in tatters early on.
