Watch: Delhi Capitals release official clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav-Rinku Singh SLAP incident

Delhi Capitals (DC) spinner Kuldeep Yadav slapped Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh after the IPL 2025 match and the video went viral on social media. In response to the controversy, Delhi Capitals broke their silence and released a heartwarming video of Kuldeep and Rinku in post-match interaction.

After the match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Kuldeep Yadav was seen talking to Rinku Singh and other players on the field in Delhi on Tuesday, April 29. The left-arm wrist spinner seemed to slap Rinku twice in a friendly manner. However, Rinku's shocked reaction sparked a wave of criticism on social media.

Watch: Delhi Capitals Break Silence on Kuldeep Yadav-Rinku Singh Slap Controversy

In a video shared by DC on X (formerly Twitter), Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh posed for a picture together. The two cricketers attempted to form a 'finger heart' gesture before making an 'L' symbol with their fingers, symbolizing 'love.' DC wrote the caption - "Only Pyaar".

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Watch the video of the same posted by DC on X below:

Only pyaar 🫰🫂 pic.twitter.com/bePBy6Y54E

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 30, 2025

As far as the match is concerned, the defending champions managed to secure a crucial victory and kept their playoff hopes alive. They defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs. KKR have nine points from 10 matches, with four more games remaining in the season.

Kuldeep Yadav, Rinku Singh's Performances in DC vs KKR Clash

The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless in the match. He finished with figures of 0/27 from three overs and an economy rate of 9.00. The Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 204/9 in their 20 overs.

Rinku Singh scored 36 runs off 25 balls, including three boundaries and a six, with a strike rate of 144. Rinku has amassed 169 runs in 10 matches at an average of 33.80 and a strike rate of 145.68. However, the southpaw has yet to score a fifty this season, with his highest score being an unbeaten 38 runs.

Can DC Qualify for the Playoffs After Their 14-Run Loss to KKR?

Delhi Capitals have managed six wins and four losses in their 10 games so far. With four games remaining, they need two more victories to secure 16 points, which should be enough for a playoff berth.

If the qualification threshold is 14 points, a single additional win will suffice for DC. The 2020 finalists will be hoping to finish in the top two spots in the standings.

DC will take on SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their next match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 5. The Axar Patel-led team secured victory by 7 wickets the last time these two teams met. They will be hoping for another similar result to enhance their playoff prospects.

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