IPL 2024: Kuldeep Yadav's Outburst at Delhi Capitals Teammate Raises Eyebrows, Rishabh Pant Responds

In a dramatic moment during the IPL 2024 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, Kuldeep Yadav lost his composure over a fielding incident involving teammate Mukesh Kumar. Despite the episode, DC emerged victorious, securing their third win of the season.

The Incident:
The tense moment unfolded in the eighth over bowled by Kuldeep Yadav. GT's Rahul Tewatia played the ball towards point, prompting both batsmen to hesitate mid-pitch. Mukesh Kumar, fielding, attempted a direct-hit as per captain Rishabh Pant's instruction. However, the throw veered wide of Kuldeep, stationed near the stumps, leading to a missed opportunity. Frustration brewed as Kuldeep expressed his displeasure, questioning Mukesh's decision with an agitated remark, "Pagal vagal hai kya? (Are you mad?)". Despite the outburst, Mukesh responded with a smile, diffusing the tension. Captain Pant intervened, calming Kuldeep down, ensuring the team's focus remained intact.

On-field Performance:
While Kuldeep maintained an economical spell, conceding only 16 runs in his four overs, he remained the sole DC bowler who failed to claim a wicket out of the six utilized against GT. Meanwhile, Mukesh Kumar shone brightly, securing figures of 3/14 from 2.3 overs, playing a pivotal role in restricting GT to a meager total of 89 runs. Despite a minor hiccup, DC swiftly chased down the target, albeit losing four wickets in the process, to seal a convincing win in just 8.5 overs. This victory propelled them to the sixth position on the IPL points table, further solidifying their position in the ongoing tournament.