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Bollywood’s glamour and cricket’s excitement collided during the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Guwahati’s Baraspara Cricket Stadium, sparking widespread speculation online.
Malaika Arora, the Bollywood diva known for her striking presence, was spotted in the RR dugout alongside Kumar Sangakkara, the Sri Lankan cricket legend and RR’s Director of Cricket. This unexpected pairing has ignited rumours and curiosity among fans.
Malaika Arora dons the Rajasthan Royals’ jersey
Malaika was seen wearing a Rajasthan Royals jersey, blending seamlessly into the cricketing environment. Sitting beside Sangakkara, who previously served as RR’s head coach before being replaced by Rahul Dravid this season, her appearance raised eyebrows.
The viral pictures of the duo quickly spread across social media, with fans speculating about their relationship.
Malaika Arora with Kumar Sangakkara.#kumarsangakkara #MalaikaArora #RRvsCSK pic.twitter.com/0apGcNexvr
— Sonu Agarwall™ (@SonuKum00171039) March 30, 2025
Netizens ask ‘Is Malaika Arora dating Kumar Sangakkara?’
Some humorously asked if Malaika had taken on the role of a “fashion coach” for the Royals, while others suggested a potential romantic connection between the two.
Malaika Arora sitting in the RR dugout, is she their fashion coach?
— onlydahi (@eyetestfpl_) March 30, 2025
The timing of Malaika’s appearance added fuel to the fire. It comes amid reports of her breakup with actor Arjun Kapoor. While Arjun has publicly stated he is single, Malaika has remained silent about their alleged split, leaving room for speculation. Fans were quick to connect dots, wondering if her presence with Sangakkara hinted at something more than camaraderie.
Malaika Arora was seen with Kumar Sangakara. It is confirmed that something is cooking, is Malaika Arora dating Kumar Sangakara? pic.twitter.com/pWo5llPgQp
— Satish Mishra 🇮🇳 (@SATISHMISH78) March 31, 2025
The match itself was a thrilling affair. Rajasthan Royals posted a strong total of 182 for 9, led by Nitish Rana’s explosive knock of 81 runs. CSK fought back valiantly but fell short by six runs, finishing at 176 for 6 despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s resilient 63-run effort. RR’s victory was bolstered by Wanindu Hasaranga’s four-wicket haul and Sandeep Sharma’s composed bowling in the final over, where he defended 19 runs to secure their first win of the season after losing their opening two matches.
Malaika Arora seemed relieved after MS Dhoni's dismissal
LIVE Score: https://t.co/LvrsP5MGFy#cricket #RRvCSK #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/fnaxlNQHqv
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 30, 2025
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While cricket fans celebrated RR’s victory, social media remained abuzz with discussions about Malaika and Sangakkara. Tweets ranged from playful remarks to serious speculation. One user commented humorously, “Malaika Arora dating Sangakkara? Now that’s a leap!”
malaika arora is dating sangakkara? now thats a leap
— microaggression (@mutton2pyaza) March 30, 2025
Another questioned her presence in the dugout: “Why is Malaika sitting with Sangakkara in RR’s dugout?”
Malaika Arora, Sangakkara dating😳
— Rajat (@paanchatgoshti) March 30, 2025
Is Malaika Arora dating sangakaara ???#MalaikaArora #RRvsCSK #JoinIndianArmy #45TheMovie #EidMubarak #VikramotsavUjjainMP #WatchSikandarInTheatresNow pic.twitter.com/P1c66nsNjK
— Aditi (@glamourworld77) March 30, 2025
Neither Malaika nor Sangakkara has addressed the rumours publicly, leaving fans to wonder about their connection. Whether it was merely a shared love for cricket or something more remains unclear. However, their appearance together has added an intriguing subplot to IPL 2025.
