As the stakes rise in the IPL 2025 season, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT) are gearing up for a high-voltage encounter at the Wankhede Stadium on May 6. With both teams eyeing a playoff spot, tensions might be running high in the dressing rooms—but on the field, a refreshing moment of camaraderie between two cricketing stars stole the spotlight. MI’s Suryakumar Yadav and GT’s Rashid Khan were spotted indulging in some humorous back-and-forth, showcasing the lighter side of competitive sport. The video of their banter quickly went viral, giving fans a sneak peek into the chemistry and mutual respect that exists between top players, even in the heat of the tournament.
Suryakumar Yadav and Rashid Khan’s hilarious banter over signature shots
The banter began with Rashid bringing up Suryakumar’s iconic ‘Supla Shot’—a flashy and unorthodox stroke that has become the MI batter’s trademark. Without missing a beat, Suryakumar playfully fired back, “You also hit snake shot,” referencing Rashid’s own creative flair with the bat. The exchange didn’t end there. In a tongue-in-cheek dig, Surya added, “Accha. Aap snake shot maro toh woh chalta hai. Aap karo toh dance, hum kare toh…”—a playful jab that left both stars in splits.
Joining the moment was GT pacer Mohammed Siraj, who added to the laughter, underscoring the team spirit that has come to define the IPL over the years. In an era where social media captures every moment, these behind-the-scenes glimpses of humour and friendship add depth to the on-field rivalries and entertain fans in equal measure.
Here’s the video:
When Supla shot meets Snake shot 😂💙#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #MIvGT [Suryakumar Yadav] pic.twitter.com/N8mYn0nAaE
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 5, 2025
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MI and GT’s race to the playoffs
While the exchange was lighthearted, the upcoming clash is anything but. Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, have been clinical this season, winning seven out of their ten games and currently sitting fourth on the points table with 14 points. Their top order, featuring Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and Jos Buttler, has consistently delivered, while the bowling unit led by Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and R Sai Kishore has kept opponents in check.
Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, have had a rollercoaster season. After a shaky start under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, the team has bounced back spectacularly, winning six out of their last seven matches. With 14 points from 11 games, they are just ahead of GT in third place. The return to form of key players like Suryakumar and the stability in the middle order have turned things around for the five-time champions.
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