Before the IPL clash between the Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, all eyes were on KL Rahul and Sanjiv Goenka. Their tense past had been the subject of much chatter, with videos from previous seasons showing Goenka allegedly reprimanding Rahul during his stint as LSG captain. The drama off the field set the stage for what was bound to be an emotionally charged fixture at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
Now in Delhi Capitals’ colors, Rahul walked in with calm determination. He played a measured knock, anchoring the innings with a vital half-century and eventually finishing the game by scoring the winning runs. With Goenka watching from the stands, Rahul’s calculated innings served as a quiet but potent response — a moment of redemption framed by his bat rather than words.
What truly caught everyone’s attention, however, happened after the final ball. As players exchanged handshakes, Rahul approached Goenka and offered a quick, formal handshake before walking away. The interaction, or lack thereof, was icy and brief — a cold shoulder that quickly went viral on social media. It was a sharp contrast to the heated exchanges of the past.
Here is the video:
This wasn’t just another fifty for Rahul. It marked his third half-century of the season and also saw him become the fastest player to reach 5000 runs in IPL history, overtaking stalwarts like David Warner and Virat Kohli.
With form on his side and Delhi Capitals climbing up the table, KL Rahul’s journey post-LSG has all the signs of a powerful second wind. He next takes the field against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with DC eyeing that crucial 16-point mark for a playoff berth.
