Swastik Chikkara's Heartwarming Gesture During RCB's Victory Over DC

Swastik Chikkara's Kind Act Captivates Fans

During the recent match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi, young batter Swastik Chikkara made a touching impression. Positioned near the boundary, he was seen distributing water bottles to his teammates. When fans in the stands called out for water, Chikkara responded with a friendly smile. A video captured by a spectator showed him gesturing for a fan to approach the fence, after which he asked security to assist in handing a water bottle to the supporter.

This simple yet kind act quickly endeared him to fans both in the stadium and online, with many praising his humble demeanor on social media.

Chikkara, who joined RCB following his impressive performances in the Uttar Pradesh Premier League, is still awaiting his debut with the team. He notably finished as the top run-scorer in the UP League, amassing 499 runs across 12 innings.

RCB Secures Top Spot with Victory Over Delhi Capitals

In the match itself, RCB showcased a strong performance, defeating Delhi Capitals and climbing to the top of the IPL 2025 standings. After winning the toss, RCB opted to bowl first, restricting DC to 162 runs for 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Veteran bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was instrumental, taking three key wickets, while Josh Hazlewood contributed with two, becoming the leading wicket-taker of the season.

KL Rahul was the standout performer for Delhi, scoring 41 runs off 39 balls, while Tristan Stubbs added some late excitement with a quick 34 runs off 18 balls.

RCB faced early challenges, finding themselves at 26 for 3 during the powerplay. However, a pivotal partnership of 100 runs between Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya shifted the momentum. Kohli scored a steady 51 runs off 47 balls, while Krunal Pandya, after a slow start, finished with an impressive 73 runs off 47 balls, leading RCB to victory. Krunal also contributed with the ball, taking 1 wicket for 28 runs, earning him the Player of the Match title.