Wed Apr 30 20:00:53 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Capitals Downplay Kuldeep Yadav-Rinku Singh “Slap” Incident; Narine Leads KKR to Victory

**Mumbai, India** – The Delhi Capitals (DC) have dismissed concerns over a viral video appearing to show their player Kuldeep Yadav slapping Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Rinku Singh. The team released a picture of the two players together, captioned “Only Pyaar” (only love), suggesting the incident was a friendly gesture. The video, which circulated widely on social media, sparked outrage due to Rinku Singh’s visibly shocked reaction.

Meanwhile, KKR secured a narrow victory over DC in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash Tuesday, largely thanks to the performance of veteran spinner Sunil Narine. Chasing a challenging 205, DC looked poised for victory until Narine’s crucial 14th over, in which he dismissed Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs, turning the tide of the match. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane credited Narine for the win, highlighting his match-winning ability. Narine himself, awarded Player of the Match for his 3/29, emphasized his unwavering self-belief even when facing early struggles.

DC captain Axar Patel, who suffered a hand injury during the match, attributed the loss to a poor powerplay bowling performance and some miscalculations during the chase. Despite a strong showing from some batsmen, Patel admitted to the team’s narrow defeat and the need for composure in close matches. He also revealed a hand injury sustained while fielding, resulting in a peeled-off skin, but expressed hope for recovery before their next game.

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