#LSGvsGT: Krunal Pandya and Deepak Hooda’s unexpected hug during IPL match sparks memes

While it's not unusual for teammates to hug it out, the moment got attention owing to their known differences and rift.

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Krunal Pandya and Deepak Hooda's hug has become a fodder for memes for desi Twitter users.

As debutants Gujarat Titans (GT) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets in the ongoing IPL 2022, it was a rather unexpected moment between Krunal Pandya and Deepak Hooda that got everyone talking online. The two Lucknow players were seen excitedly embracing each other celebrating a wicket and now it has inspired a plethora of memes online.

As Dushmantha Chameera removed opener Shubman Gill in the first over of the Titans’ chase, the two fielders broke out in celebration. While it’s not unusual for teammates to hug it out, the moment got attention owing to their known differences and rift.

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Last year the two were involved in a spat that resulted in Hooda pulling out from the Baroda team after alleging that Pandya had abused him in front of other teammates. Cricket fans celebrated that they have buried their past and showed their camaraderie at the Wankhede Stadium.

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As netizens reacted with memes and jokes online to celebrate the result, many could not believe Pandya and Hooda would share a hug. Videos and photos of the duo’s adorable moment quickly went viral. Calling the moment the beauty of cricket, many said it was one of those “expectation vs reality” meme moments.

Do you know what was beautiful than Shubham Gill’s wicket?

Krunal Pandya hugging Deepak Hooda after that catch

Beauty of IPL #LSGvGT #GTvLSG pic.twitter.com/wcZMzTAVOh

— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) March 28, 2022

Deepak Hooda🫂Krunal Pandya#IPL2022 #LSG #AAVADE pic.twitter.com/P17Ef1oKPy

— The Sports Republic (@SportsR3public) March 28, 2022

After they were moved by their interaction, in a way to spread the image, desi Twitter users soon got on to use it in relatable situation to give it a meme treatment. Check out some of the best memes here:

#LSGvsGT
Same energy pic.twitter.com/rMSj9myMjt

— HumorousAf (@HumoroussAf) March 28, 2022

Close enough? pic.twitter.com/BbI7yCNTi5

— Gh⊕sτℝⅈ∂εℝ Uncut (@dotnagpur) March 28, 2022

Paranthas at lunch time which mom packed in your Tiffin pic.twitter.com/OfjFtY910Z

— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) March 28, 2022

As soon as mom enters the house..
Siblings: pic.twitter.com/GwZSAWeReJ

— رومانا (@RomanaRaza) March 28, 2022

#LSGvGT

Everytime I use feviquick, my fingers : pic.twitter.com/6ljXRODnlP

— DUSHTI (@TharkiTroller) March 28, 2022

Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan at Baba Siddhiqui’s party pic.twitter.com/Rf9pvmCblp

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) March 28, 2022

Indians & pakistani under coke studio comment section. #LSGvsGT pic.twitter.com/dakxIpLef1

— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) March 28, 2022

Girls : Stranger se dosti nhi kar skti

Boys after sharing one cigarette : pic.twitter.com/suWG3RDhcL

— Aman_Chain 😷 Mask Man (@Amanprabhat9) March 28, 2022

When mom pack dosas for lunch. pic.twitter.com/qyuLPOWwvz

— Sai Theja (@csaitheja) March 28, 2022

Lag jaa gale ki ye team agle saal ho na ho : pic.twitter.com/iHkSqmIz3x

— PrinCe (@Prince8bx) March 28, 2022

Will Smith and Chris Rock after Academy of Motion Pictures credits millions of dollars in their account on Monday morning pic.twitter.com/Rv0bbAsoa9

— The Educated Moron (@EducatedMoron) March 28, 2022
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