{"id":25360,"date":"2025-05-29T12:04:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T06:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/?p=25360"},"modified":"2025-05-29T12:04:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T06:34:29","slug":"ipl-match-snacks-microwave-airfryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shop.haierindia.com\/blog\/ipl-match-snacks-microwave-airfryer\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2060Digvesh Rathi vs Abhishek Sharma Clash Sparked Reactions: And a Surge in Instant Match-Time Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When cricket is on, everything else in an Indian household automatically adjusts: conversations, dinner timings, even work calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So when a fiery exchange happened between SunRisers Hyderabad\u2019s Abhishek Sharma and Lucknow SuperGiants’ Digvesh Rathi during IPL 2025, it naturally caught everyone\u2019s attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But alongside all the on-field drama, another trend was quietly picking up speed, it was during this match that more fans began to cook their own quick snacks and meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In place of using food delivery services, fans preferred opening their smart ovens, air fryers and cooktops. That change, too, isn\u2019t random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The faster, smarter, and easier modern kitchen appliances become, the more they\u2019re turning match time into cooking time, all without missing any action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, we examine how smart appliances<\/a> are increasingly infiltrating Indian households.
Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Drama That Stirred Up More Than Just Emotions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It was a regular IPL evening, or so we thought. SunRisers Hyderabad were chasing a massive target. Abhishek Sharma was in beast mode, 59 off just 20 balls. Then came Digvesh Rathi\u2019s turn to bowl. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He got Sharma out and celebrated in his own signature style, the notebook flip. Now, fans either love this or hate it. Sharma clearly didn\u2019t love it. He had a few things to say. Rathi had a few to return. And boom, instant Twitter trending moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But while social media was flooded with memes, a different kind of action was happening at home. People started cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s Fueling This Match-Time Cooking Craze?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simple answer, appliances that can keep up with your match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you\u2019re watching a T20. You’ve got about 3 to 4 hours, but the real excitement is during boundaries, wickets, and those tense stare-downs like the Sharma-Rathi one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During time-outs, innings breaks, or even DRS reviews, people want to feel productive, but not miss the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where instant cooking comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, you\u2019re probably thinking, \u201cOkay, but people have always cooked while watching cricket, right?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes. But earlier it was one family member cooking while others watched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, it’s more of a shared experience. Everyone\u2019s involved. And that\u2019s thanks to appliances that are easy, fast, and smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s Talk Appliances: What\u2019s Actually Hot Right Now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re serious about jumping on the match-time cooking trend, here are the five categories that have become game-changers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Microwave Ovens with Pre-set Indian Menus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Remember when microwaves<\/a> were just for reheating? Not anymore. Today\u2019s models offer pre-programmed menus for everything from paneer tikka to dhokla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to make something during the 10-minute strategic timeout? Just pop it in, press a button, and you\u2019re back before the next over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Air Fryers: The MVP of Match Nights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Crispy snacks with 90 percent less oil? That\u2019s a win. Air fryers<\/a> are now everywhere, and people are air-frying everything from banana chips to momos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t believe this, during the Sharma-Rathi clash, a Mumbai-based fan actually posted a story saying, \u201cPerfect timing. Sharma\u2019s wicket and my samosas both were done at the same second.\u201d That\u2019s real-time cooking goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IPL Evenings Are Now Kitchen Events<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Gone are the days when cricket nights meant ordering food and sitting in front of the TV for hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, thanks to these appliances, fans are turning match time into family kitchen time. Imagine this, dad\u2019s tossing paneer in the air fryer, mum\u2019s baking garlic bread in the microwave, and the kids are blending mango milkshakes. All while watching the match together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s wholesome. It\u2019s engaging. And honestly, it’s a lot healthier than munching on chips for three hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen Tips for Match-Time Cooking (SEO-Friendly Section)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re ready to bring this trend home, here\u2019s a quick guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 5 Match-Time Snacks You Can Make in Under 15 Minutes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n