An unusual moment between India teammates Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh quickly became the talk of the town after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over Delhi Capitals (DC) by 14 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, in IPL 2025.
The Double Slap That Took the Internet by Storm
Following the thrilling IPL match, Kuldeep Yadav of Delhi Capitals and Rinku Singh of KKR shared a playful moment that quickly caught the attention of fans. In a lighthearted exchange, Kuldeep slapped Rinku twice on the face. While Rinku was briefly taken aback by the surprise gesture, their friendship was evident as both laughed it off, leaving no room for any misunderstanding.
The amusing incident quickly went viral across social media, with videos of Rinku’s surprised reaction sparking memes and discussions online. Fans expressed confusion and amusement over the cheeky slap, which added a fun twist to the intense match.
KKR also gave clarification of this incident in twitter : ” Media (𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘪) vs (𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘬𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘬𝘢) Reality! 𝘎𝘦𝘩𝘳𝘪 𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪 feat. our talented UP boys”
Rinku Singh Shines with Crucial Contribution
On the field, Rinku Singh played a key role in KKR’s victory with a crucial 36-run knock off 25 balls. His contribution helped KKR set a competitive total, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Despite struggling for form in recent matches, Rinku’s performance showed signs of a return to his best, possibly influenced by mentor Abhishek Nayar’s guidance in the squad.
Unfortunately, Rinku’s innings ended in the 18th over when he was dismissed by Delhi’s leg-spinner Vipraj Nigam.
KKR’s Victory Seals Their Playoff Hopes
KKR’s collective effort in both batting and bowling led to a well-earned victory. Sunil Narine’s crucial double strike in the 14th over, dismissing Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs, slowed Delhi’s chase of 204 runs. Narine’s performance, combined with other key contributions, ensured KKR’s win, keeping their chances of making the playoffs very much alive.
This match was memorable not only for the thrilling cricket but also for the unexpected off-field moment that captured fans’ attention.
