[Watch]: Bizarre Dismissal: Ishan Kishan Walks Despite No Ultra Edge Detected Against MI in IPL 2025

Cricket fans witnessed one of the strangest incidents in IPL history at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Ishan Kishan showcased the spirit of cricket as he voluntarily walked off the field in response to a half-hearted appeal from the Mumbai Indians. His unexpected gesture earned applause from the opposition, but the drama didn’t end there. Moments later, he realized he wasn’t actually out, turning the incident into a puzzling and unforgettable moment in the match.

The Incident: What Happened on the Field

MI pacer Deepak Chahar bowled a gentle length delivery down the leg side. It was the first ball of the third over. But what unfolded next turned this tame delivery into one of the most talked-about balls of the season. Ishan Kishan felt he had nicked it. Without waiting for confirmation, he turned around and started walking back to the pavilion. No loud appeal, no conviction from the bowler.

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Ishan Kishan walks… but UltraEdge says 'not out!' What just happened?!

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Confusion Among Players and Umpire

The umpire initially signalled a wide. But seeing Ishan walk off, he changed his call and raised his finger. Chahar, oddly enough, was already walking back to his mark—not expecting a wicket at all. Captain Hardik Pandya appeared just as surprised. Then came the twist, the snickometer—used to detect faint edges—showed absolutely nothing. No spike. No deviation. It was clean, Kishan wasn’t out.

Spirit of Cricket or The Technical Glitch?

The “spirit of cricket” is an unwritten code—a gentleman’s pact to play fair, respect opponents, and uphold integrity. It’s rare to see players walk off without being given out, and rarer still when there’s no clear dismissal.

The Snickometer uses sensitive audio-tracking tech to detect slight edges by syncing sound with visuals. If there’s a nick, it’ll show a spike. In Ishan’s case, there was none. It was a phantom edge—one that existed only in the batter’s head. This incident underlined how vital tech has become. It also reminded us that even with all the tools, human instinct can sometimes mislead players.

Ishan Kishan’s IPL 2025 Performance

Ishan Kishan started IPL 2025 on a high note, smashing a brilliant century against Rajasthan Royals. However, his form has dipped drastically since that knock, managing only 33 runs in his last seven innings at a disappointing average of 5.5 and a strike rate of 86.84. For a player of his caliber, these numbers are concerning, raising serious questions about his confidence and rhythm at the crease.

Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Struggles in IPL 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad endured a disastrous start in the powerplay, collapsing to 24/4—marking the first time in over a decade that they lost four wickets for under 20 runs in an IPL match. Their struggles have reflected in the points table, where they currently sit in ninth place, with only two wins to their name. The team is ahead of Chennai Super Kings solely due to net run rate, highlighting the urgency for SRH to turn their campaign around before it slips further out of reach.

SRH’s next three fixtures are against Chennai Super Kings (April 25), Gujarat Titans (May 2) and Delhi Capitals (May 5). MI are sixth with four wins from eight games, and will rise to third place if they beat SRH on Wednesday. They play Lucknow Super Giants next (April 27), followed by Rajasthan Royals (May 1) and Gujarat Titans (May 6).

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