In a high-pressure game, a moment of laughter is often the best stress buster. During the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa in Visakhapatnam, fans witnessed a hilarious exchange between captain KL Rahul and senior pro Virat Kohli that instantly broke the internet.

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The incident occurred in the 45th over of South Africa's innings. The visitors were struggling with nine wickets down, and their number 11 batter, Ottneil Baartman, had just walked out to the crease. Virat Kohli, always involved in the game, seemingly suggested that KL Rahul should place two slips for the tailender.

However, KL Rahul had other plans. In a video that has since gone viral, Rahul is seen immediately waving off the advice. The stump mic captured him saying, "Jaa udhar baith na" (Go and sit there), gesturing for Kohli to go back to his fielding position.

While some might mistake this for a heated moment, it was anything but that. Rohit Sharma, standing nearby, was seen cracking up, proving it was pure friendly banter. It wasn't disrespect; rather, it highlighted the deep friendship Rahul and Kohli share after playing together for over a decade. Kohli didn't feel bad at all, and the moment just showed how comfortable the team environment is.

Match Summary

On the cricketing front, it was a dominant day for the Men in Blue. Chasing a target of 271, India cruised to victory thanks to their top 3, who absolutely ran riot with the bat. Their explosive start ensured South Africa had no chance of a comeback. With this win, India sealed the series 2-1, marking yet another series victory under the astute captaincy of KL Rahul.