After KL Rahul’s match-winning 93, a viral video from the RCB vs DC IPL 2025 clash shows Rajat Patidar apparently ignoring the DC star during post-match handshakes, fuelling speculation of tension.*
Bengaluru, April 11: A sensational knock from KL Rahul helped Delhi Capitals (DC) seal a dominant six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday. But even as Rahul’s unbeaten 93* off 53 balls earned applause for its calmness and control, a moment after the match stirred controversy — a possible snub from RCB captain Rajat Patidar.
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In a viral video doing rounds on social media, players from both sides are seen exchanging customary post-match handshakes. Rahul is seen shaking hands with Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Virat Kohli, and Phil Salt, before approaching the next set of players. But Patidar walks past Rahul without acknowledgment, heading straight ahead, skipping the handshake. Rahul then moves on to greet Krunal Pandya and Tim David.
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Social Media Reacts to “Handshake Snub”
The video has sparked intense discussion online, with many fans speculating if the RCB captain deliberately ignored Rahul in frustration. While neither Patidar nor Rahul have commented on the matter, the timing and context — coming right after Rahul’s explosive knock against his former franchise — has added fuel to the fire.
Rahul’s Knock: A Statement Innings
Coming in at a precarious 30/3, Rahul anchored the innings with composure before switching gears post the 15th over. He went from 29 off 29 to scoring 64 off his next 24 balls, including a game-changing assault on Josh Hazlewood in the 15th over.
Notably, Rahul didn’t resort to slogging — his strokes were elegant, calculated, and grounded in technique. The innings marked a shift in public perception, especially from critics who once labelled him a “stat-padder.”
RCB’s Dinesh Karthik, now a mentor with the team, praised Rahul’s adaptability:
“It’s very challenging to bat at different positions in T20s. But he’s done that really well. I’ve always believed he’s a high-quality middle-order batter,” Karthik said post-match.
DC Builds Around Rahul
The Delhi Capitals are steadily shaping their batting unit around Rahul’s composure and tactical intelligence. Thursday’s innings reaffirmed the management’s trust in him as a linchpin for mid-innings stability and end-overs acceleration.
As the IPL 2025 heats up, this “snub” episode might just add another layer of rivalry between the two sides when they next meet.
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