In a dramatic moment during the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, RR pacer Tushar Deshpande delivered a fiery salute send-off to PBKS opener Priyansh Arya. The incident occurred in the early overs of PBKS' innings when Deshpande dismissed Arya, who was known for his explosive batting performances earlier in the season.
Deshpande's salute gesture, executed as Arya walked back to the pavilion, added a layer of intensity to the match. This isn't the first time Arya has been at the receiving end of a fiery send-off. Earlier in the season, during a match against Lucknow Super Giants, spinner Digvesh Rathi gave Arya a "notebook" send-off.
As the IPL season progresses, such on-field confrontations highlight the competitive nature of the tournament. While celebrations like Deshpande's salute add to the drama, they also serve as reminders of the fine line between passion and sportsmanship in the game of cricket.
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer opts to bat first after winning the toss
Meanwhile, the toss at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium went in favour of the Punjab Kings, with Shreyas Iyer opting to bat first. A win for Punjab will help them qualify for the playoffs, while the Royals are already out of contention.
Rajasthan Royals XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kwena Maphaka, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Punjab Kings XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Mitchell Owen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
