Indian Premier League (IPL) never fails to deliver drama both on and off the field, and this time, it was Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) CEO Kavya Maran who unintentionally stole the spotlight. During SRH’s tense yet successful chase against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a bizarre moment involving Kamindu Mendis and Kavya’s animated reaction turned into instant internet gold, sparking a flood of memes and jokes across social media platforms.
Kavya Maran’s reaction on Kamindu Mendis missing a free-hit breaks the internet
In the 16th over of SRH’s modest chase of 155, Chennai’s Noor Ahmad handed Mendis a golden opportunity by overstepping, offering a crucial free hit. The stage was perfectly set — a loose ball, a free swing, and the chance to hammer it out of the park. However, Mendis swung wildly at the tossed-up delivery, missed it completely, and left fans scratching their heads.
But while the Chennai supporters let out a sigh of relief, it was Kavya’s priceless expression that became the highlight of the moment. The cameras, which have developed an uncanny habit of finding Kavya during such dramatic instances, caught her looking visibly stunned and almost comically frustrated.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Kavya Maran’s reaction when Kamindu Mendis missed out on a free hit. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/KTm1xrlzXO
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 25, 2025
Kavya Maran’s reaction on free hit miss by Kamindu Mendis 🤣#CSKvsSRH pic.twitter.com/bmFl2bbKZS
— Ram Choudhary (@2022ramchotiya) April 25, 2025
Kavya Maran when Kamindu Mendis tried to slog and missed a Free hit 😂😂😂#IPL2025 #SRHvsCSK #ipl #IPL18 @SunRisers @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/BBLeAcBxTF
— ಗಡ್ಡದ ಭೂತ (@ashu87kumar) April 25, 2025
Kavya maran is perfect meme material 🤣🤣🤣 #CSKvsSRH #SRHvsCSK#CSKvsSRH2025 pic.twitter.com/B8b1KFjS5a
— AK اویناش کدبے (@THEAvinashK) April 25, 2025
Kavya Maran giving new meme templates on every SRH match day pic.twitter.com/exUNVhKuap
— Harishwar Reddy (@ReddyMnc16) April 25, 2025
This was a special Kavya Maran’s last night reaction when Kamindu Mendis missed out on a free hit😳😳😳😳😳#SRHvsCSK #CSKvSRH pic.twitter.com/jVkQFvFHte
— CricVipez (@CricVipezAP) April 26, 2025
Kavya Maran’s reaction when Kamindu Mendis wasted the free hit!😂#SRHvsCSK pic.twitter.com/Xzv0AqVNgS
— Vivek Kumar (@Cric8Vivek) April 25, 2025
Kavya Maran’s reaction when missed the free hit😳🤣pic.twitter.com/W7DR05dBSS
— Rio (@CricRio6) April 25, 2025
Kavya Maran’s body language is worse than her dad’s!
— Indhavaainko (இந்தாவாய்ங்கோ) 👊 (@indhavaainko) April 26, 2025
Kavya Maran’s reaction when Kamindu Mendis missed out on a free hit. 🤣
How cute she is 😍😍#CSKvSRH pic.twitter.com/Iif47jtpaO
— ✘ (@beingvinodt) April 25, 2025
SRH defeats CSK at Chepauk for the first time
Despite the momentary setback, Sunrisers Hyderabad eventually crossed the finish line, thanks to stellar performances from Harshal Patel, Pat Cummins, and a spirited knock by Ishan Kishan. Harshal’s clever bowling earned him figures of 4/28, while Cummins’ consistency kept Chennai’s batting under check. Although SRH kept losing wickets at regular intervals during the chase, the collective efforts ensured they stayed afloat in the competition.
In the post-match presentation, Cummins highlighted the team’s focus and resilience, stating, “Good to see a few smiles. It was pretty clinical.” Yet, ironically, the loudest smiles of the evening came from the endless stream of memes featuring Kavya’s reaction, turning a small missed shot into one of the most talked-about moments of IPL 2025. With Hyderabad still hanging by a thread in the race for the playoffs, every match ahead is a must-win.
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