IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Kavya Maran left stunned by Krunal Pandya’s surprise bouncer during SRH vs RCB clash

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 once again delivered a viral moment off the field during the high-scoring clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. While the contest featured explosive batting performances and plenty of boundaries, it was SRH owner Kavya Maran’s animated reaction from the stands that quickly caught the attention of fans across social media.

Kavya Maran’s reaction to Krunal Pandya’s delivery goes viral

The moment unfolded during the middle overs of SRH’s innings when Krunal Pandya came into the attack for RCB. Known for his unusual bowling rhythm and clever variations, the left-arm spinner surprised everyone with a sharp short-pitched delivery that climbed awkwardly toward the batter.

The unexpected ball appeared to leave the SRH camp stunned, and cameras immediately captured Kavya reacting from the stands. The SRH owner looked visibly surprised while discussing the delivery with people seated nearby, with her expressions quickly becoming one of the most talked-about moments of the evening online.

Even wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma had to stretch behind the stumps as the delivery bounced higher than anticipated. The clip spread rapidly across social media platforms, with fans reacting to both Krunal’s unusual tactic and Kavya’s priceless response.

Here’s the video:

Kavya Maran reaction to Krunal Pandya bowling action was priceless 😭😂

She didn’t look happy with it.
That “yeh kya daal raha hai bhai?” expression was too funny 🤣 pic.twitter.com/WYPeU4Nbsj

— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) May 22, 2026

SRH dominate RCB in high-scoring encounter

Despite the unusual 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 their 20 overs. Ishan Kishan starred with a blistering knock, while Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen also made valuable contributions to put RCB’s bowling attack under immense pressure. Krunal managed to pick up a wicket during his spell, but Hyderabad’s aggressive batting lineup continued to dominate throughout the innings.

In reply, Royal Challengers Bengaluru started positively but struggled to keep up with the escalating required rate. Rajat Patidar played an important innings in the middle overs, while Krunal contributed an unbeaten 41 with the bat to reduce the margin of defeat. However, SRH eventually secured a commanding 55-run victory, strengthening their position in the IPL 2026 points table and confirming their place among the top teams this season.

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