Chennai Super Kings veteran Ravichandran Ashwin had a playful exchange with Delhi Capitals star KL Rahul ahead of their upcoming clash in IPL 2025, adding a light-hearted twist to what is expected to be a high-stakes encounter. As CSK prepare to face Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, April 5, Ashwin was seen jokingly pleading with Rahul to “go easy” on his side and hand them two crucial points.
The friendly banter took place during a training session where Ashwin, now a key member of the CSK bowling unit, ran into Rahul outside the CSK dressing room. Their interaction, captured in a video shared by the Delhi Capitals’ official social media channels, quickly gained traction for its mix of camaraderie and subtle cricketing banter.
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In the video, Ashwin praised Delhi Capitals for their strong start to the IPL 2025 campaign, saying they’ve been “too good” so far. He jokingly requested Rahul, who has been slotted into the Capitals’ middle order this season, to take it easy on the struggling Super Kings. CSK, after a dominant win against Mumbai Indians in the season opener, have stumbled in recent games, making the upcoming clash a vital one for their playoff hopes.
The exchange between the two was not just cricket talk—it also reflected their off-field bond. Ashwin inquired about Rahul’s infant daughter, adding a heartwarming personal touch to the moment.
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Here’s how the banter unfolded:
KL Rahul: How are you?
Ravichandran Ashwin: Not bad, very relaxed. Saw everyone—Kuldeep and all. Finisher Rahul in action.
KL Rahul: You’ll survive.
Ashwin: How’s the little one?
Rahul: She’s good.
Ashwin: You guys are playing very well. Just go easy on us, give us two points.
Rahul: See you after the game.
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KL Rahul, who missed Delhi’s opening game due to the birth of his child, returned in the second match and made an immediate impact, scoring a quickfire 15 off 5 deliveries. His middle-order role has been crucial in Delhi’s solid campaign so far.
