There was a heated argument on the field between nicholas puran And Krunal Pandya stole the spotlight after Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) In a thrilling match affected by rain at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The incident occurred during LSG’s innings when Krunal bowled a short ball to Pooran. After taking the single, there was a brief conversation between the two players in the middle of the pitch. Although it seemed intense at the time, what happened after the match caught everyone’s attention.
Nicholas Pooran’s playful gesture towards Krunal Pandya is going viral
In a video that went viral on social media, Puran was seen holding Krunal’s collar during a conversation. However, it soon became clear that the moment was light-hearted. Both players were smiling, laughing and eventually shook hands warmly, revealing that this was nothing more than competitive banter between friends.
Krunal, who previously played for LSG from 2022 to 2024, shares a good equation with Pooran, making the entire episode look more like friendly ribbing than any serious conflict.
Here is the video:
Is there a friendly banter going on between Nicholas Pooran and Krunal Pandya? 😳 pic.twitter.com/hyYoj2J0d7
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LSG spoils RCB’s party with crucial win
LSG scored a strong score of 209/3 in 19 overs thanks to a brilliant century. Michelle Marsh. RCB fought hard in the chase but fell short by 9 runs (DLS method) and could only manage 203/6. This win helped LSG spoil the party for RCB. Such passionate exchanges are common in high-pressure environments. ipl 2026Where emotions often run high. In this case, the moment between Puran and Krunal added extra entertainment for the fans and highlighted the competitive but respectful spirit of the game.
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