New Delhi: More than half of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League has already been played. As the tournament progresses, the excitement among fans is reaching a fever pitch. The 43rd match of this league was played on Friday between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals. In this match, the Rajasthan Royals had to taste defeat despite posting a massive total. At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Delhi, a moment occurred that grabbed everyone’s attention.
Jadeja vs Kuldeep: The Viral Bat Swing Moment That Stunned Everyone
IPL 2026’s most entertaining off-ball moment — friendship, fun & a near-miss!
🎭 The Incident — What Happened?
| Detail | Information |
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| 🏟️ Venue | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur |
| 🏏 Match | DC vs RR — IPL 2026, Match 43 |
| 👥 Players Involved | Ravindra Jadeja (RR) & Kuldeep Yadav (DC) |
| 📱 Viral Platform | Star Sports India — shared on social media |
| 📝 Caption | “The fun must not stop!” |
🎬 The Moment — Play by Play
Jadeja walks out to bat at the crease
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Sees Kuldeep Yadav standing nearby
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Jadeja playfully swings bat near Kuldeep's face
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Bat WHIZZES past Kuldeep — no contact!
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For a split second — everyone STUNNED 😱
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Kuldeep reacts instantly — steps back
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Narrowly escapes — no injuries sustained ✅
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Both players BURST OUT LAUGHING 😄
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Stadium erupts in good humour
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Video goes VIRAL on social media 📱😄 The Friendship Behind the Fun
| Bond | Details |
|---|---|
| 🤝 Relationship | Kuldeep considers Jadeja an elder brother |
| 💍 Wedding connection | Jadeja attended Kuldeep’s wedding reception in Lucknow |
| 👫 Plus one | Jadeja came with his wife Rivaba Jadeja |
| 🏏 Cricketing bond | Both premier Indian spinners — shared dressing room |
| 😂 On-field banter | Clearly comfortable enough for playful pranks mid-match |
For a few seconds, it left everyone stunned. A moment of lighthearted banter was witnessed between Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. A video of their playful exchange is currently going viral on social media, drawing a variety of comments from users.
𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞 𝙧𝙪𝙠𝙣𝙞 𝙣𝙖𝙝𝙞 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙝𝙞𝙮𝙚…
Kuldeep Yadav & Ravindra Jadeja shared a fun moment in the middle of the game. 😅#TATAIPL 2026 ➡️ #RRvDC | LIVE NOW 👉https://t.co/cMKydi0l80 pic.twitter.com/6EijsAT5Nd
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 1, 2026
Ravindra Jadeja Swings Bat Near Kuldeep’s Face
During the match between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals, a specific moment arose that commanded everyone’s focus. What started as lighthearted fun suddenly appeared to take a dangerous turn. The incident occurred when Jadeja walked out to the crease to bat and was seen swinging his bat in close proximity to Kuldeep Yadav’s face.
The bat did not make contact with Kuldeep Yadav, though it whizzed past him. For a brief moment, it seemed as though a major accident was imminent. However, Kuldeep Yadav reacted just in time, stepping back and narrowly escaping injury. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained. Following the incident, both players were seen smiling, and the atmosphere on the field instantly lightened up again. The players on the field and the spectators in the stands also took the moment in good humor.
Video Goes Viral on Social Media
A video capturing this entire incident at the stadium is currently going viral across social media platforms. The video was shared on social media by Star Sports India. It showcased this lighthearted moment with the caption, “The fun must not stop!” The video quickly went viral.
It is worth noting that Kuldeep and Jadeja share a unique bond. Kuldeep Yadav looks up to Ravindra Jadeja as an elder brother. Recently, when Kuldeep Yadav got married—and subsequently held his reception—Jadeja arrived in Lucknow to attend the event alongside his wife, Rivaba Jadeja.
