SRH vs MI: Was Ishan Kishan Really Out? Did Umpire Give Out Without Appeal?

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SRH vs MI: In a moment that left fans, commentators, and even players baffled, Ishan Kishan's dismissal in Match 41 of IPL 2025 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians sparked a wave of confusion and debate.

The incident unfolded at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, where Ishan Kishan was sent back to the pavilion under unusual circumstances that are still being discussed across cricketing circles.

It all began in the fourth over of SRH's innings, with Deepak Chahar bowling to Ishan Kishan. The delivery appeared to be wide down the leg side with no real appeal from either the bowler or the keeper. But almost simultaneously, umpire Vinod Seshan was seen raising his finger -- and before anyone could register what had happened, Ishan Kishan was already on his way back to the dressing room.

From the broadcast footage, it looked like the umpire raised his finger even before a formal appeal was made. The MI players looked surprised, the MI fielders didn't react dramatically, and the commentary box immediately buzzed with chatter.

What made the situation more intriguing was that Kishan walked off without any visible protest, almost as if he believed he had edged it. A moment of sportsmanship or self-assurance as MI players were seen patting him on the back for being honest..

But moments later, the UltraEdge replay turned the moment on its head - there was no visible spike when the ball passed the bat. The visuals even showed a clear gap between the bat and the ball. The decision was never reviewed, though, because Kishan had already accepted his fate and walked off.

Ambati Rayudu, on commentary at the time, added an interesting perspective. "If Ishan feels he's nicked it, then he probably did," he said. But on second look, most viewers pointed out that whatever UltraEdge registered might not have been bat contact at all. The visual gap between bat and ball was hard to miss.

This incident has sparked broader debates on umpiring protocols and the responsibility of players to take reviews when in doubt. While it was a refreshing display of self-honesty from Kishan, the situation also highlights the importance of using the Decision Review System (DRS), especially when outcomes can impact team momentum in a high-stakes tournament like the IPL.

At the time of Kishan's dismissal, MI had already lost crucial wickets, and his departure added pressure on the batting unit. With Chahar and Boult wreaking havoc - Boult picking up the key wickets of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma - SRH was in deep trouble at 13/3 after 4 overs.

While cricket thrives on such moments of drama and unpredictability, the Ishan Kishan incident will likely go down as one of the strangest dismissals of the IPL 2025 season. Whether it was poor judgment, premature umpiring, or just a bizarre alignment of misunderstandings - it's a moment that left everyone guessing.