Field exchange between Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya then stole the spotlight Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) In a rain-affected thriller at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The incident happened when Krunal bowled a short ball to Puran during LSG’s innings. After the single, the two players exchanged brief words in the middle of the court. Although the moment seemed tense, what happened after the match caught everyone’s attention.
Nicholas Pura’s playful gesture against Krunal Pandya goes viral
In a video that went viral on social media, Pura was seen grabbing Krunal’s collar during the conversation. But it soon became clear that this point is light. Both players smiled, laughed and finally shared a warm handshake, showing that it was nothing more than competitive banter between friends.
Krunal, who previously played for LSG from 2022 to 2024, shares a good equation with Pooran, which made the entire episode seem more like a friendly ribbing than any serious conflict.
We present the video:
Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya sharing a friendly joke? 😳 pic.twitter.com/hyYoj2J0d7
— Deepu (@deepu_drops) May 8, 2026
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LSG spoil RCB’s party with an important win
LSG posted a strong total of 209/3 in the 19th over thanks to a brilliant century. Mitchell Marsh. RCB fought hard in the chase but fell short by 9 runs (DLS method) managing 203/6. The win helped LSG spoil the RCB party. Such passionate exchanges are common in high-pressure environments IPL 2026where emotions often run high. In this case, the moment between Pooran and Krunal added extra fun for the fans and highlighted the competitive yet respectful spirit of the game.
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