The second ODI between India and South Africa in Raipur has not just witnessed thrilling cricket on Wednesday, December 3, but it also delivered a moment involving Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav that became an instant talking point on social media.
Rohit Sharma might have failed to score big in the second ODI, scoring only 14 runs, but he managed to make his presence felt with his animated best avatar during South Africa’s successful chase of 359 runs in Raipur. And this time again, it was Kuldeep Yadav at the receiving end.
Rohit Sharma’s fiery stare at Kuldeep Yadav’s costly misfield in Raipur ODI goes viral
During the 35th over of South Africa’s chase, Prasidh Krishna bowled a bouncer, and Matthew Breetzke jumped and hit the ball towards the short third. Kuldeep Yadav, who was stationed at that position, tried to stop the ball, but he failed to completely stop the ball.
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Instead, the ball rolled under the Indian wrist-spinner, going for four runs. The Indian team and fans were shocked, as it was an easy ball that could have been stopped, and the misfield came at a crucial stage of the match in Raipur.
What made the moment even more memorable was the legendary reaction of Rohit Sharma. The former Indian captain gave Kuldeep a sharp and nodding stare. Rohit expressed his frustration, disbelief, and a silent warning in one expression.
Watch the viral Rohit Sharma-Kuldeep Yadav moment here:
The de*th stare Rohit Sharma gave Kuldeep Yadav after this misfield is actually killing me 😭pic,twitter,cohm,SB5H5ohbK9b
— Kusha Sharma (@Kushacritic) December 4, 2025
This moment quickly went viral and became one of the highlights of the high-scoring thriller that was won by South Africa by four wickets against India on Wednesday in Raipur. Now, the three-match ODI series decided will be played in Vishakhapatnam on December 6.
Interestingly, this wasn’t the first time Rohit’s patience was tested with Kuldeep. During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 presentation ceremony in Dubai, Kuldeep delayed wearing the champions blazer given by the then BCCI president Roger Binny.
Rohit, who was waiting in the queue, looked ready to scold him, but Kuldeep quickly put it on and avoided another scolding.
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Rohit Sharma set to join Mumbai for SMAT 2025 knockouts
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma is planning to play for Mumbai in the knockout stage of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 after the BCCI made it mandatory for him and Virat Kohli to play domestic cricket if they want to remain in consideration for the ICC World Cup 2027.
The 38-year-old is expected to turn his attention to the T20 cricket after the conclusion of the ODI series against South Africa. The knockouts of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 will be held in Indore from December 12 to 18.
And Mumbai is all set to secure their place in the knockouts of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 after winning all four league matches in Lucknow and topping Elite Group A with 16 points.
A source in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) was quoted by the Times of India as saying, “Rohit has expressed his desire to play for Mumbai in the knockouts of SMAT.”
