'Mera ground hai ye': KL Rahul’s fiery celebration after match-winning knock against RCB goes viral

Star Indian wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul shone brightly in a crucial moment, delivering an unbeaten 93 runs to lead Delhi Capitals (DC) to a thrilling six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 24th Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Notably, it wasn't just Rahul's match-winning performance that caught everyone's attention, but also his passionate celebration that quickly went viral on social media.

Despite a rough start, with DC at 58/4 and chasing a target of 164, Rahul and Tristan Stubbs put on an amazing 111-run unbroken stand for the fifth wicket. This partnership earned the victory for Delhi, giving them their fourth consecutive victory in the IPL 2025 season and keeping them flawless so far.

Rahul secured the win with a stunning six from Yash Dayal over fine leg, followed by a wild celebration in which he twisted his bat and stamped it on the field, radiating a sense of ownership over the venue. Rahul looked to scream a few furious words, establishing his authority over the stadium, in an emotional moment from the local hero who has had a long relationship with the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during his cricketing career.

Videos capturing Rahul's animated celebration quickly spread across social media platforms. In a particularly shared clip, he can be heard telling DC captain Axar Patel, "Mera ground hai ye (this is my ground)," during the customary post-match handshake.

Watch the video here:

Local boy. Big stage. Statement made.

How good was Bengaluru's KL Rahul against RCB tonight?

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With this victory, the Delhi Capitals maintain their unbeaten record in the tournament and currently hold the top position on the points table. The night was not just another innings for KL Rahul; it was about seizing the moment, dominating the pitch, and shaping the narrative.

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