IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts to Harshit Rana silencing critics with 'finger on the lips' moment after scalping KL Rahul

Chasing 236 runs, the home team faced an initial setback as their opener Arshin Kulkarni fell early in just the second over of the innings. Nonetheless, KL Rahul and Marcus Stoinis steadied the ship with a resilient 45-run partnership guiding their side to 55/1 by the end of the powerplay. However, Lucknow's fortunes took a turn when their captain departed in the eighth over despite the promising partnership. Unfortunately, Rahul's departure in the same over failed to ignite any fireworks prompting a rather unique reaction from Harshit Rana.

On the third ball of the eighth over Rana delivered a full-length ball to the Lucknow skipper, while Rahul attempted to dispatch it over deep point with a mighty swing of his bat. However, Ramandeep Singh anticipated the trajectory perfectly and snatched an easy catch. With Rahul's dismissal after scoring a modest 25 runs from 21 deliveries, he trudged back to the pavilion, leaving behind a sense of disappointment. Meanwhile, Rana, known for his unconventional 'flying kiss' celebration, opted for a subdued gesture this time, placing his fingers on his lips in a quiet acknowledgment of the wicket.



It's worth noting that Rana had courted controversy with an animated celebration after dismissing Delhi Capitals' batsman Abishek Porel last week, resulting in a one-match ban and a fine of 100% of his match fees. The Twitterverse wasted no time noticing Rana's latest celebration, stirring up mixed reactions across social media platforms.

His own way to celebrate

— Vince Sinha (@SinhaVince29999) 

Silent gesture

Flying kiss to silent gesture 🤫

G marli rana ji ne bcci or ipl ki   

— 𝕯 ᴬᵐⁱ ᵏᵏʳ (@ImRealDynamo) 

Once more

KL Rahul dismissed for 25 in 21 balls after playing ODI inning in T-20 🫣🫣



Harshit Rana once more celebrating in his own style 😂👌  

— Cricket 🏏🏏 (@Cricket_Prakhar) 

Most boring

The most boring thing is watching Bkl batting 🤬 

— 𝐈𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐄-𝐏𝐆 (@_imme_18) 

Face

Akal ana had a Face..😭🤣😵‍💫 

— SubhankaR (@Subhank88331491) 

Here is the proof

Kl Rahul proof that why he was not selected for T20WC.

25(21) in chasing 236.   

— Er. Vikas 🇮🇳 (@VikaspalVicky) 

2G

KL Rahul is like 2g in the era of 5g. 

— Sreenath P (@sreenathiside) 

Best of the season

Best celebration of the season 🤣🔥

Harshit Rana👏🏻     

— Pratham Haluai (@pratham__haluai) 

After ban

Harshit Rana with no celebration after the ban. 😄👌   

— CricShow (@LetsCricShow) 

Never change

Some things never changes   

— Vish (@vish_990)