Enjoy a detailed, human-written breakdown of the funny DRS moments between Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav during India vs South Africa’s 3rd ODI. Read how their banter, KL Rahul’s role, and Kuldeep’s bowling shaped a memorable match.
Rohit Sharma’s DRS Banter With Kuldeep Yadav Steals the Show in India vs South Africa 3rd ODI
The series-deciding third ODI between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam offered quality cricket, high-class spells, and a century from Quinton de Kock. But what truly lit up the match — at least for fans on social media — was the hilarious on-field banter between Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav over Decision Review System (DRS) calls. Even though Rohit wasn’t the captain for the game, he took complete charge of one thing: stopping Kuldeep from going for reviews.
With Shubman Gill rested for the ODI series, KL Rahul took over as stand-in captain. But during a frantic period between the 43rd and 45th overs, it was Rohit — with Virat Kohli as his partner-in-crime — who kept denying Kuldeep every time he begged for a review. The result was a sequence of moments that fans will replay for years.
The DRS Chaos Begins: “Le lo, do bache hai!”
The drama kicked off on the penultimate ball of the 43rd over. Kuldeep hit Lungi Ngidi on the pads and erupted into a full-throated appeal. The umpire rejected it immediately, but Kuldeep wasn’t ready to give up. He turned to KL Rahul, pleading with folded hands: “Le lo, do bache hai!” (Take it, we still have two left).
Before Rahul could respond, Rohit Sharma stepped in from the slips with a firm wave of the hand, urging Kuldeep to go back to his bowling mark. When Kuldeep still stood frozen, convinced it was out, Rohit shouted the line that left commentators and viewers laughing:
“Kya? Pad pe lagne se hi out hai?”
(What? Everything that hits the pad is out?)
It was vintage Rohit — blunt, funny, and impossible to argue with.
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Kuldeep Tries Again. Rohit Laughs Harder.
On the final ball of the same over, Ngidi made things even more confusing by yorking himself. Kuldeep appealed once again, as dramatically as before. Unsurprisingly, the umpire shook his head again.
Cue Kuldeep looking helplessly toward KL Rahul.
Cue KL Rahul starting to walk over.
Cue Rohit… bursting into laughter.
This time, he didn’t even try to hide it. The camera panned to Virat Kohli at mid-wicket, who was laughing just as loudly as Rohit. It was clear the senior players were enjoying every second of Kuldeep’s hyper-enthusiasm.
The Third Attempt: Same Result, Same Smiles
By the next over, Ngidi still had no idea how to read Kuldeep’s turners. After being beaten outside the off stump, Kuldeep made one more attempt to convince the leadership group.
Rohit. Rahul. Kuldeep. The triangle met again.
The decision? Another firm no.
Replays later confirmed that Rohit was right all three times — each appeal was missing the stumps.
Finally, Kuldeep Gets His Wicket — And Ngidi Goes for DRS
On the very next ball, Kuldeep hit Ngidi’s pad dead in front. This time, the umpire finally raised his finger. Ironically, Ngidi went for the review.
Ball-tracking revealed that the delivery was clipping the stumps — umpire’s call — giving Kuldeep his much-deserved fourth wicket.
Kuldeep celebrated, but even he couldn’t stop smiling. After everything that had happened, this moment felt like sweet karma.
Kuldeep Admits: “In DRS, I’m Very Bad”
During the mid-innings break, Kuldeep jokingly addressed the DRS circus. He confessed what everyone already suspected:
“In DRS I’m very bad. Rohit keeps pulling my leg all the time. Whenever I’m bowling, if I hit the pad, I feel like every ball is wicket.”
He also praised KL Rahul, saying the stand-in captain has been excellent with technology-related decisions and helps keep him calm.
Kuldeep has always been emotional and expressive on the field — and scenes like this show exactly why fans adore him.
Match Highlights Beyond the Fun
While the DRS drama grabbed attention, the match itself featured some standout performances:
- Kuldeep Yadav: 4/41
- Prasidh Krishna: 4/66
- Quinton de Kock: 106 off 89 balls
- Temba Bavuma: 48 off 67
De Kock looked unstoppable, smashing eight fours and six massive sixes. But apart from him and Bavuma, South Africa’s batting lineup crumbled. Kuldeep and Prasidh shared eight wickets, ensuring the Proteas were bowled out for 270 — a total that felt at least 30–40 runs short.
India’s disciplined bowling performance, mixed with moments of pure entertainment, made the innings as memorable as any in recent ODI history.
Why Moments Like These Matter
Cricket is often praised for its statistics, technical skill, and strategy. But it’s the personality of players that turns matches into memories. Rohit Sharma’s humor, Virat Kohli’s laughter, and Kuldeep Yadav’s child-like enthusiasm created a slice of live sports that fans instantly connected with.
In a high-pressure series decider, this bit of friendly teasing reminded everyone — including the players — that cricket is still a game meant to be enjoyed.
And if there’s one lesson Kuldeep will take from this match, it’s this:
Never argue DRS with Rohit Sharma. Rohit is always right.
