In a dramatic twist during the IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Karun Nair became the center of attention — and not for reasons he’d prefer. The incident unfolded in the 15th over of Punjab’s innings, when Shashank Singh launched a lofted shot off Mohit Sharma that appeared destined for six.
Karun Nair, positioned near the boundary rope, made an impressive effort to grab the catch but, unsure of his position, opted to toss the ball back into play mid-air. In a bizarre turn, Nair then signaled a six himself, assuming he had touched the boundary cushion — a gesture that puzzled many.
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The on-field umpires referred the decision upstairs, and replays revealed that Nair had not actually stepped on the boundary rope. As a result, the third umpire overturned the six call, awarding just a single run.
Karun Nair had a total brainfade while fielding on the boundary.
He bizarrely raised his hand to signal a six — Turns out, the ball never crossed the rope! 😅After a quick TV umpire review, the six was downgraded to just a single! 👀
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The moment quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions online. While some fans chuckled at Nair’s premature six signal and dubbed it a brain-fade, others argued the decision was rushed and not all camera angles were fully assessed. The debate echoed a similar moment from earlier in the tournament, when Shivam Dube misread a boundary situation and signaled a six, only for it to be overruled — making him the subject of social media memes as well.
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As for the match, Punjab Kings were in a commanding position at 167/5 in 16.5 overs when the incident occurred. With the playoffs approaching, both teams are keen to fine-tune their performances, though Karun Nair’s odd moment will likely be one of the more talked-about takeaways from this contest. In a high-pressure league like the IPL, even a split-second misjudgment can lead to lasting impressions.
