During the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Harbhajan Singh made a controversial statement comparing Jofra Archer to a ‘black taxi’, sparking a racism row. The incident occurred during the 18th over of the first innings when Archer was bowling. Harbhajan’s comment on air left fans outraged, calling for his immediate suspension from the commentary panel. Archer had an expensive outing, conceding 76 runs without taking any wickets, setting a new record for the most expensive bowling figures in IPL history. Despite Archer’s performance, Sunrisers scored a massive total of 286 runs, with Ishan Kishan scoring a century in just 45 balls. Sunrisers went on to beat Rajasthan by 44 runs, marking a successful start to their campaign. The controversy surrounding Harbhajan’s statement overshadowed the match’s outcome, drawing attention to the issue of racism in sports commentary.
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