• KL Rahul's ton sparked emotional reactions from wife Athiya Shetty and father-in-law Suniel Shetty.

  • Rahul's century went in vein as DC suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of GT.

Suniel Shetty and Athiya Shetty share heartfelt Instagram stories as KL Rahul smashes century in IPL 2025
Sunil Shetty and Athiya Shetty share heartfelt Instagram stories as KL Rahul (Image Source: X)

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty and his daughter Athiya Shetty lit up social media on Sunday evening as they celebrated KL Rahul’s stunning century in IPL 2025. The Delhi Capitals (DC) star batter Rahul, played a sensible knock, anchoring the innings with a flawless hundred that helped DC post a formidable total in an important clash. However, the century went in vain as the Gujarat Titans (GT) stormed the target without losing a wicket.

Suniel Shetty and Athiya Shetty applaud KL Rahul’s IPL century

Soon after Rahul reached his century, his father-in-law took to Instagram to share a story with a photo of Rahul raising his bat, and captioned it as: “A Storm in Disguise”.

Sunil Shetty's Instagram story
Sunil Shetty’s Instagram story (Image Source: Instagram)

Meanwhile, Rahul’s better half, Athiya Shetty, also joined the celebration in her own graceful way. She reshared Delhi Capitals’ post featuring Rahul’s hundred with a simple heart emoji – an understated yet powerful gesture that spoke volumes.

Athiya Shetty's Instagram story
Athiya Shetty’s Instagram story (Image Source: Instagram)

The heartwarming reactions from Athiya and Sunil quickly went viral, with fans praising the family’s constant support. Their stories added a personal touch to an already emotional moment, showing the deep connection between cricket and those who stand firmly behind the players off the field.

Also READ: Fans go gaga as KL Rahul smashes a historic century for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Titans

Rahul and Athiya share an adorable bond

Athiya and Rahul share a strong and graceful bond built on mutual respect, love, and support. The couple, known for keeping their relationship low-key, often express their affection through subtle gestures on social media. Whether it’s cheering from the stands or sharing heartfelt posts, their connection feels genuine and grounded. Their relationship beautifully balances their individual careers while showing unwavering support for each other, both on and off the field.

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