A surprising moment after the IPL 2025 clash between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders has taken the internet by storm. Kuldeep Yadav was caught on camera slapping Rinku Singh — and the video has now gone viral, sparking mixed reactions from fans across the country.

What Happened After the Match?

After KKR’s 14-run win over DC, several players were seen chatting and laughing near the boundary line. Among them were Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh. In what looked like a light-hearted moment, Kuldeep suddenly slapped Rinku — not once, but twice.

While it might have been meant playfully, Rinku’s face said otherwise. He looked shocked, and for a moment, even upset. The incident didn’t have any audio, so it’s unclear what led to it or how the players resolved it. But fans on social media didn’t take it lightly.

Viral Video Triggers Online Backlash

The clip quickly went viral, with fans calling out Kuldeep Yadav for his behaviour. Many demanded strict action and even urged the BCCI to ban him. While some users believed it was “friendly banter gone wrong,” others felt it crossed the line, especially on such a public stage.

Match Recap: KKR Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

The incident overshadowed what was otherwise a strong performance by Kolkata Knight Riders. After being invited to bat, KKR posted a solid total of 204/9. Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi stood out with a quickfire 44 off 32 balls.

Delhi Capitals bowlers tried to fight back — Axar Patel and Rasikh Salam Nigam picked two wickets each, and Mitchell Starc claimed three for DC. But the total proved too much, and KKR won by 14 runs, boosting their play-off chances.

Sunil Narine’s Take on the Win

Speaking after the match, Sunil Narine credited the entire team for the win. “It was a total team effort. We started well in the middle overs with Anky (Angkrish) and Rinku doing well with the bat,” he said.

Narine also commented on his fielding performance: “I’m not the best fielder, but it always feels good to get a run-out. (on KL Rahul’s dismissal) I just aimed and threw the ball as hard as I could.”

He added that he wants to be the player the captain turns to during pressure moments and is always ready to put in the hard work behind the scenes.

Final Thoughts: Banter or Boundary Crossed?

While the video left fans divided, the fact remains — public behaviour by national-level players is always under the microscope. Whether Kuldeep meant it as a joke or not, the moment has sparked an important conversation about boundaries, respect, and professionalism on and off the field.