There was a moment of drama at the Narendra Modi Stadium during Match 9 of IPL 2025 when Suryakumar Yadav was hit on his helmet by a sharp bouncer from Prasidh Krishna. While attempting to scoop a slower short ball, SKY misjudged the delivery, and there was a top edge that struck the apex of his helmet, just above his right eye. The impact caused him to fall flat on the pitch, silencing the Ahmedabad crowd in shock.
Moment of Alarm and Quick Recovery
SKY remained motionless for a few seconds, worrying about fans, teammates, and officials. The helmet absorbed the blow, sparing a serious injury. When the Mumbai Indians‘ star eventually sat up slowly, the crowd let loose in a sigh of relief. Medical personnel evaluated him quickly on the field, and after a quick check-up, SKY returned to play, reflecting his strength of character.
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Suryakumar Yadav gets hit on the helmet from a bouncer against Prasidh Krishna!
Fortunately, he is back on his feet and has resumed batting🙌
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Mumbai Indians’ Chase Under Pressure
At the time of the incident, Mumbai Indians were at 112/4 off 14 overs, pursuing a target of 197 by the Gujarat Titans. Suryakumar Yadav was on his way to a half-century, wanting to keep MI in the game. Earlier, MI skipper Hardik Pandya had won the toss and decided to bowl first. GT put up a strong score of 194/8, with opener B Sai Sudharsan scoring a half-century. Pandya cast a masterly spell, scalping two decisive wickets, including Shubman Gill.
Major Highlights of the Match
Mohammad Siraj caused some early damage to MI, snatching two wickets during the powerplay, including the first-over fall of Rohit Sharma.
GT and MI both began this game following losses in their tournament debuts.
GT possesses a slim 3-2 lead over MI in head-to-head contests from their IPL background.
Despite the frightening moment, Suryakumar Yadav’s determination to continue batting after the bouncer showcased his grit and commitment. The helmet proved to be a crucial safeguard, preventing a serious injury in what could have been a much nastier incident.
