By Admin 
IPL 2026: In the match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2026, Lucknow won by 9 runs. Another interesting incident happened during this match due to which this match came into discussion. The heated conversation between Nicholas Puran and Krunal Pandya during the match surprised the fans. In the video that went viral on social media, Puran was seen holding Krunal’s collar, after which many discussions started.
The incident happened when Puran played a strong pull shot on a short pitch ball from Krunal Pandya. After completing the run, both the players came face to face and were seen talking for some time. The faces of both of them appeared very serious in the camera, which made it seem that the matter has escalated a lot. In the video that went viral after the match was over, Puran was seen holding Krunal by his collar in an aggressive manner and saying something. However, the next moment both of them laughed and hugged each other. This made it clear that this was not a part of any big controversy, but a friendly spat amidst the pressure and competition of the match.
Look at the way Nicholas Pooran grabbed Krunal Pandya by the collar and neck and started a fight after the RCB vs LSG match, looking aggressive as if he was ready to fight after RCB’s loss to LSG. 👀
Later, Krunal said something to Pooran, and both were seen talking calmly again… pic.twitter.com/zhhae6yW5F
— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) May 8, 2026
Mitchell Marsh played a stormy innings
Lucknow Super Giants batsmen performed brilliantly in this rain-affected match. Mitchell Marsh batted explosively and scored a brilliant century and completely dominated the RCB bowlers. His aggressive style changed the course of the match. After Marsh’s dismissal, captain Rishabh Pant also continued batting fast. Nicholas Puran strengthened the team’s score by playing a short but important innings. Lucknow set a big target for RCB by scoring 209 runs in 19 overs.
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RCB’s efforts remained in vain
RCB had a very bad start. Virat Kohli and Jacob Bethel were out early, due to which the team came under pressure. After this, captain Rajat Patidar took the responsibility and made a comeback in the match by scoring a quick half-century.
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Tim David also batted aggressively in the last overs, but Lucknow’s young bowler Digvesh Rathi turned the match by bowling brilliantly. His accurate balls in moments of pressure did not give RCB a chance to play big shots and Lucknow won the match by 9 runs.
Puran-Krunal incident was more discussed than the match
Although the match was very exciting, but after the end of the match, the viral video of Puran and Krunal was discussed the most. The way both the players laughed and lightened the atmosphere later, it became clear that in cricket, friendship also exists along with competition.