Shah Rukh Khan and Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Rishabh Pant had a touching reunion during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Their interaction caught everyone’s attention, and pictures of the moment quickly spread across social media platforms.
The Delhi Capitals endured a devastating 106-run loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Visakhapatnam on Wednesday, April 3. KKR achieved the second-highest team total in IPL history, scoring 272 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Rishabh Pant’s Beautiful Gesture For Shah Rukh Khan Has Gone Viral
Shah Rukh Khan, known for his unforgettable moments on television, heightened the post-match atmosphere with his presence. The 58-year-old actor graced the field to engage with players after KKR’s notable victory in Vizag.
A viral video circulating online shows Shah Rukh chatting with Pant. The wicketkeeper-batsman stood up to greet the Bollywood star, leading to hugs and a brief chat. SRK also gave Pant a small kiss on the cheek before congratulating other players. The video, highlighting SRK’s gesture, gained widespread attention online, earning praise from fans for his friendly demeanor.
Watch the viral video here:
From SRK with love 🤗 ☺️
Signing off from Vizag 🫡#TATAIPL | #DCvKKR | @DelhiCapitals | @KKRiders | @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/XL7HuIEPyL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 3, 2024
Earlier, the Delhi Capitals, led by Shreyas Iyer, decided to bat first and set a challenging target of 272 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Opener Sunil Narine played a stellar innings, scoring 85 runs off just 39 balls, hitting seven boundaries and an equal number of sixes.
Andre Russell (41 off 19) and Rinku Singh (26 off 8) also made valuable contributions in the middle order. Despite their efforts, Kolkata Knight Riders fell short of the record set by Sunrisers Hyderabad, who scored 277 runs against Mumbai Indians a few days ago.
In the chase, Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 166 runs in 17.2 overs. Rishabh Pant led from the front with a half-century, scoring 55 runs off 32 balls, including four fours and five sixes. Tristan Stubbs also played well, contributing with 54 runs off 32 balls.
After the game, Rishabh Pant voiced his disappointment with the team’s bowling display, admitting that there is still room for improvement. He also highlighted some challenges encountered during the match, such as venue noise and screen issues. He said:
“We were just all over the place (with the ball), we could have done better, and it is one of those days I feel. As a batting unit, we talked about going hard (after the target) and that’s how we approach these games because it is better to be all-out trying to go for the total than not chase it down. It was quite loud (the venue) and couldn’t see the timer on the screen (talking about the non-DRS moments) and there was some issue with the screen as well, there are some things you can control and some you cannot control, you just need to go with the flow,” Pant said.
