Kuldeep Yadav Slaps Rinku Singh Following IPL 2025 Match and Internet Responds Harshly

Cricket enthusiasts were left stunned after a video doing the rounds on the internet depicted Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh following the IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. The clip gained traction on social media immediately and became the topic of everyone's discussion. Kuldeep and Rinku were laughing and joking with a few other players in the video. But then Kuldeep slapped Rinku twice. It was a seemingly playful move from Kuldeep but Rinku's response indicated he was not pleased. He appeared shocked and visibly disturbed by the incident which sent a wave of divisive social media posts. Many fans were of the view that Kuldeep had gone too far and went as far as demanding that the BCCI ban him. As there was no sound in the video the actual reason or mood behind the act could not be understood. But it obviously did not go down well with many cricket enthusiasts. Although the situation may have been cordial the video did not depict that side of it well and it only caused more confusion and anger.

The match itself was a fierce fight between two powerful teams. Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs keeping their hopes alive for the play-offs of IPL 2025. KKR was asked to bat first and played a solid game with the bat. They scored a total of 204 runs for 9 wickets. It was a collective effort with many players contributing well. Young batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed a good knock scoring 44 runs off a mere 32 balls. He was well complemented by Rinku Singh who also performed well in the middle overs. The two contributed significantly and gave the team the impetus needed.

When Delhi Capitals came in to chase they battled hard but could not quite reach it. They reached 190 for 9 in their innings. Their best batsman was Faf du Plessis with a nicely constructed 62 runs. Axar Patel scored 43 runs and young sensation Vipraj Nigam contributed 38 runs. Though they tried Delhi was unable to make it to the target due to KKR's bowling prowess. Sunil Narine for the second time proved his worth as he picked up three crucial wickets conceding a mere 29 runs. Mitchell Starc also came through with three wickets for 43 runs. Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam took two wickets each for Delhi Capitals in an effort to keep the opponents in check.

Post the match Sunil Narine had a word on presentation and credited the team with an all-around performance. He pointed out the significance of Angkrish and Rinku's partnership in the batting inning. He also told us how he is prepared to play under pressure and the amount of hard work in the background that is important in becoming a successful player. He said that even though he is not a great fielder, it is special to be getting a good run-out. He further added that whether bowling or fielding, one needs to always be prepared to assist the captain in tough situations.

While KKR's victory provided a boost to their campaign, the limelight moved off the field as a result of the video featuring Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh. The incident was meant to be a celebration for KKR but the slap video generated debates unrelated to the cricket. Online fans were quick to comment with many feeling players have to be more cautious particularly when there are cameras everywhere. Some fans came out in support of Kuldeep stating it seemed like a playful moment between buddies while others stated joking slaps had no place in professional sports.

What happened between Kuldeep and Rinku may remain unclear without audio or context but it certainly became one of the most talked-about moments after the match. It also reminded everyone how fast moments can spread online and how reactions can vary based on what people see. While the focus should have been on the exciting cricket and KKR’s great team performance the spotlight ended up on an off-field incident. This incident has proved that cricketers are not only under pressure on the field but also have to keep their behavior in check off the field at all times. The match may be done and dusted but the debate rages on as fans and experts wait and watch if the BCCI or either team will react further to the video and public outcry.