Vijay Deverakonda Triumphs Over Tilak Varma in Pickleball Challenge Ahead of IPL 2025 Match

Ahead of a crucial IPL 2025 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT), MI batter Tilak Varma and Telugu film star Vijay Deverakonda engaged in a friendly but competitive pickleball match at the Wankhede Stadium. The game featured a playful wager: if Vijay lost, he would wear an MI jersey, while Tilak promised to do something for Vijay if he lost. Ultimately, Vijay and his partner triumphed 2-1, earning bragging rights and sparing the actor from wearing the MI colors, while Tilak conceded defeat in good spirits. This lighthearted crossover between cricket and celebrity culture added excitement to the IPL season and highlighted the camaraderie between sports and entertainment. Meanwhile, both MI and GT are strong playoff contenders, with MI sitting near the top of the points table and each match carrying significant stakes in the tight playoff race.