This report provides a comprehensive overview of the viral moment involving Ajinkya Rahane and Shreyas Iyer following the IPL 2025 match on April 15, 2025, between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The query “sorry article” appears to reference this event, given the context of the headline “Kya Faaltu Batting…”: Ajinkya Rahane’s Chat With Shreyas Iyer Stumps Internet. Below, we detail the match, Rahane’s comment, and the broader implications, drawing from multiple credible sources to ensure accuracy and depth.
On April 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST, PBKS hosted KKR at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. PBKS, led by Shreyas Iyer, scored 111 runs in their innings, a total they defended successfully, bundling out KKR for 95 runs. This victory marked PBKS’s second win at home in three matches of the season, moving them back into the top four on the IPL table. The match was notable for being the lowest successful defense in IPL history, with PBKS transitioning from chasing the highest target in IPL 2024 to defending the lowest in 2025, both against KKR.
Key performances included Yuzvendra Chahal’s 4 wickets for 28 runs and Marco Jansen’s 3 wickets for 17 runs for PBKS, while KKR’s bowlers Harshit Rana and Varun Chakravarthy had earlier restricted PBKS. KKR’s chase started promisingly at 62/3 in the 8th over, needing just 50 runs with 8 wickets in hand, but a dramatic collapse saw them lose their last 7 wickets for 33 runs, finishing at 95 all out.
Post-match, during the customary handshake, Ajinkya Rahane, KKR’s captain, had a candid exchange with Shreyas Iyer, PBKS’s captain. Rahane, speaking in Marathi/Hindi, remarked, “Kya faltu batting kari humne,” which translates to “What a disastrous batting effort from us.” This comment was made with a smile, reflecting both humility and camaraderie, given both players are from Mumbai and share a professional rapport. The moment was captured on camera and quickly went viral across social media platforms, with an X post by Nikhil Ghanekar highlighting Rahane’s self-deprecating remark, “We played terrible, didn’t we,” further amplifying its reach.
Rahane’s dismissal during the match was pivotal, as he was out for a wrong shot without reviewing, with the ball impacting outside off-stump, a decision he later acknowledged as a mistake. This moment of honesty during the handshake was seen as a reflection of his leadership style, taking responsibility for the team’s performance.
The viral video sparked widespread discussion, with fans and commentators praising Rahane’s sportsmanship. Articles from various outlets, such as NDTV Sports, Hindustan Times, and India Today, detailed the event, emphasizing Rahane’s genuine and light-hearted response despite the defeat. The moment was described as a “candid confession” and a “self-deprecating way” of acknowledging the team’s failure, resonating with cricket enthusiasts globally.
