Sources: 
During the IPL 2025 Eliminator, a high-stakes knockout match, tension flared between Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Tewatia after a pivotal moment on the field.
Tewatia struck Bumrah for a six, a crucial hit that intensified the pressure. Following two missed shots, Bumrah, usually calm under pressure, was caught on the stump mic saying,
“Mereko mat bol (Don't say it to me),” signaling his frustration.
Tewatia quickly responded to clarify the misunderstanding, stating,
“Main tereko nahi bol raha hoon, main khud ko bol raha (I wasn’t talking to you, I was saying it to myself).” This brief but heated exchange highlighted the emotional intensity that knockout cricket often brings, even among teammates and countrymen.
The incident underscores how the pressure of elimination matches can lead to moments of visible tension, reflecting the high stakes and competitive spirit of the IPL. Such exchanges, while brief, reveal the human side of the sport where emotions run high and focus is paramount.
“The brief exchange highlighted the intensity of knockout cricket — where emotions often run high, even between country mates.”Sources: In the IPL 2025 Eliminator, Jasprit Bumrah and Rahul Tewatia engaged in a tense on-field exchange after Tewatia hit a six off Bumrah. Bumrah’s sharp retort, caught on stump mic, and Tewatia’s quick clarification underscored the high emotions in knockout cricket.
