KL Rahul run-out - (Source : @Johns/X.com)
In the ongoing IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, KL Rahul has become the centre of attraction after a massive mix-up with Faf du Plessis resulted in his run-out.
Notably, on the 3rd ball of the 7th over, Faf Du Plessis flicked the ball towards the short fine-leg and KL Rahul, who was at the non-striker's end, called for the run. He ran full throttle but didn't put in the dive and was run-out by the barest of the margins.
Fans Slam KL Rahul For His Run-Out
The replay showed that KL Rahul was slow between the wickets and his dismissal put DC in a difficult situation. The fans quickly took to social media platforms where they slammed KL for his poor decision and casual running. Here are some of the reactions.
"KL Rahul with his best Dhoni 2019 impression"
"Never doubt KL Rahul's choking skill, it's permanent. Owner changed but his choking is permanent.".
"Kl Rahul back to the original business"
"Remove kl rahul from playing eleven as fast as possible ! 🤬🤬🤬 nahi toh open krwao"
"KL Rahul"
"KL Rahul was run out by KKR's Laziest fielder. How about that"
Delhi Capitals In Deep Trouble vs KKR
Talking about the ongoing match, Rahul's wicket has put Delhi Capitals in danger as the Axar Patel-led side are 103/3 after 10.4 overs and require 102 to win off 56 balls. Shedding light on KL Rahul, the right-hand batter hasn't had a knock to remember since his innings against RCB at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where he pulled off the iconic Kantara celebration.
Looking at Rahul's numbers then since his 93-runs knock vs RCB, Rahul has scored just a solitary fifty-plus score. "Follow DC vs KKR Live Updates for every thrilling moment, from big wickets to game-changing sixes — all in real-time!"