In a moment that has taken social media by storm, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya was seen twice ignoring a handshake from Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer after MI’s crushing defeat in IPL 2025. The awkward post-match moment has sparked chatter online, especially with tensions already high between the two leaders after a fiery battle on the field. As the match concluded with PBKS chasing down 185 in just 18.3 overs, thanks to Josh Inglis’ 73 and Priyansh Arya’s explosive 62, players from both sides began exchanging the customary handshakes. However, cameras caught Hardik walking past Shreyas Iyer not once, but twice, without acknowledging his counterpart. While Iyer extended his hand politely, Pandya looked the other way, leaving the PBKS captain hanging. The video clip, now viral across platforms, has fans and pundits questioning whether this was a deliberate snub or a heat-of-the-moment lapse from the MI skipper, who looked visibly disappointed after his team’s 7-wicket loss. Watch the viral video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Corporate Truths (@corporate.truths) Punjab’s dominance, MI’s frustration Punjab Kings continued their dominant IPL 2025 run, with this win securing a top-2 finish on the points table. Their clinical chase of 185 was built on Arya and Inglis’ fireworks at the top, and Iyer’s composed finishing touch with 26* off 16. Mumbai, on the other hand, seemed 20 runs short according to Hardik, and their bowling lacked bite as Punjab cruised with 9 balls to spare. MI will now play in the Eliminator and will face GT or RCB. Pandya, in the post-match interview, had said: “It’s a small blip, but we’ll learn from it. We’ve been playing good cricket, just didn’t turn up tonight.” But fans were more focused on what happened after the game than what he said. Whether it was out of frustration or something deeper brewing between the two skippers, Hardik Pandya’s decision to avoid Shreyas Iyer’s handshake has become one of the most talked-about moments of IPL 2025.