The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 delivered yet another viral moment off the pitch during a high-scoring clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Although the contest featured explosive batting performances and plenty of boundaries, SRH owned it. Kavya Maran The animated reaction from the stands quickly caught the attention of fans on social media.
Kavya Mara’s reaction to Krunal Pandya’s delivery goes viral
The moment came during the middle of SRH’s innings Krunal Pandya He went into the attack for RCB. The left-arm spinner, known for his unusual bowling rhythm and clever variations, surprised everyone with a sharp short that rose awkwardly towards the batter.
The unexpected ball left the SRH camp stunned and cameras instantly captured Kavya’s reaction from the stands. The SRH owner was visibly surprised as he discussed the delivery with people sitting nearby, his remarks quickly becoming one of the most talked about moments of the evening online.
Even the goalkeeper Jitesh Sharma had to stretch behind the stumps as the delivery was higher than expected. The clip went viral on social media platforms, with fans reacting to both Krunal’s unusual tactics and Kavya’s priceless response.
We present the video:
Kavya Maran reaction to Krunal Pandya bowling action was priceless 😭😂
He didn’t seem happy about it.
– What is it, brother? his expression was very funny🤣 pic.twitter.com/WYPeU4Nbsj— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) May 22, 2026
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SRH dominate RCB in high-scoring encounter
Despite the odd moment, Sunrisers Hyderabad remained firmly in control for most of the contest. The home side produced a sensational batting display to post a massive total of 255/4 in 20 overs. Ishan Kishi while played with a flutter Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen Also made valuable contributions to put RCB’s bowling attack under huge pressure. Krunal managed to take a wicket during his spell but Hyderabad’s aggressive batting line-up continued to dominate throughout the innings.
In reply, Royal Challengers Bengaluru started positively but struggled to keep pace with the increased required rate. Rajat Patidar Krunal played a crucial innings in the middle innings as he contributed an unbeaten 41 with the bat to reduce the deficit. However, SRH eventually secured a 55-run victory to cement their position in the IPL 2026 points table and confirm their place among the top teams this season.
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