"KL Rahul's Finger to Mentor Kevin Pietersen Sparks Laughter in DC Dressing Room After IPL Milestone"

In a light-hearted but headline-grabbing moment, KL Rahul stirred up drama—this time of the playful variety—after Delhi Capitals’ win over Lucknow Super Giants in the 40th match of IPL 2025. Rahul, who smashed an unbeaten 57 off 42 balls and became the fastest player to reach 5000 IPL runs, added a dose of mischief to the post-match celebrations.

The Gesture That Had Everyone Laughing

After the win, DC’s head coach Hemang Badani was seen in a video announcing Rahul’s monumental milestone in the dressing room. As applause erupted, Rahul cheekily pointed his finger toward mentor Kevin Pietersen, signaling that he would only accept the ceremonial honor from him. The room erupted in laughter as the playful jab was clearly referencing ongoing media buzz about alleged tension between the two.

Rahul’s Maldives Dig at KP Still Fresh

The incident adds another chapter to the quirky narrative between Rahul and Pietersen this season. Just weeks ago, Rahul had poked fun at Pietersen in a DC video, taking a dig at him for heading off on a Maldives vacation mid-season. In the clip, Shubman Gill greeted Pietersen with, “Long time,” to which KP replied, “What do you know about mentors?” Rahul immediately chimed in: “A mentor is someone who goes to the Maldives in the middle of the IPL!”

All in Good Humor?

Despite rumors of tension, the dressing room scenes suggest the banter may be more humorous than hostile. The Delhi Capitals even captioned their post-match video with, “Will KL ever let KP forget? We doubt ???”, indicating that the franchise itself is embracing the playful feud as part of team chemistry.

Rahul’s IPL Legacy Grows

With this latest milestone, KL Rahul cements his place among IPL’s elite, adding another feather to his cap in a season that’s been about both performance and personality.

Whether the finger-pointing was jest or jab, one thing is certain—KL Rahul knows how to keep both the scoreboard ticking and the dressing room buzzing.