Watch: Janhavi Kapoor's priceless reaction after hitting a fan off Pat Cummins' bowling ahead of SRH vs RCB IPL 2026 — Video goes viral
Pat Cummins was seen bowling to Janhvi Kapoor during a fun cricket interaction at an event held at DLF Mall. The video quickly grabbed attention online after Janhvi’s shot nearly struck a photographer’s phone while he was recording the moment. Watch the viral video here.
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Pat Cummins may not be getting huge attention for his performances in IPL 2026, but the Sunrisers Hyderabad captain is still making headlines during the busy season. A few days ago, SRH boosted their playoff chances with an important win over the CSK in Chennai. However, the team still needs strong results to finish in the top two and get two chances to reach the IPL final. As always, Cummins remained in the spotlight because of his captaincy and leadership.
This time, though, the Australian skipper grabbed attention for a completely different reason involving Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor.
Pat Cummins and Janhvi Kapoor were recently seen playing cricket together at a fan event held at DLF Mall in Hyderabad. During the event, the SRH skipper bowled to the Peddi actress, who stepped out and hit the ball towards the crowd. The ball accidentally struck a fan who was recording the moment, and Janhvi’s reaction immediately went viral on social media.
Watch the viral video here.
Janhavi Kapoor stuns crowd at SRH vs RCB — her reaction to hitting Pat Cummins for a fan is breaking the internet
The incident took place at DLF Mall in Hyderabad, where Australian fast bowler and Bollywood actress Janhavi Kapoor came together for a fan interaction event ahead of the SRH vs RCB IPL 2026 clash. The event featured a makeshift cricket setup on stage, where Cummins rolled his arm over and Janhavi stepped out to bat — a rare sporting and entertainment crossover that immediately drew loud cheers from the crowd.
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What nobody expected was what happened next. As Janhavi stepped out and smashed a shot, the ball flew straight into the crowd and struck a fan who was recording the moment on his phone. The incident lasted just a few seconds but the reaction that followed — both from Janhavi and the crowd — was enough to send the video viral across social media within hours.
Janhavi Kapoor was quick to address the incident publicly. Taking to Instagram, the actress wrote, "Sorry to whoever's eye I hit with the ball 🙏🏼 still finding my balance clearly but always a #newbalance baby." The post, which blended a heartfelt apology with her signature wit, only added fuel to the viral moment, winning her even more love from fans across the country.
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Janhavi Kapoor was at the event to promote her upcoming South Indian film Peddi, which is already generating a lot of buzz. Cricket plays a central role in the film, as seen clearly in its trailer, making her appearance alongside Pat Cummins feel like a perfect fit for the occasion.
In the clip that has since gone viral, Janhavi connects firmly with the ball off Cummins' delivery. The shot travels with enough force to nearly damage a photographer's phone, sending the crowd into immediate laughter and shock. The moment was completely unplanned — and that is exactly what made it so memorable.
What followed only added to the fun. Host Rannvijay Singha, in a generous gesture, walked up and gifted the ball to the photographer who had been at the receiving end of the shot — a moment that drew warm applause from the audience. The crowd had barely settled when another video from the event surfaced, this time showing Rannvijay himself stepping up to bowl to Pat Cummins, with loud cheering and hooting filling the hall as the Australian fast bowler took strike.
Fans cannot stop talking about the Pat Cummins — Janhavi Kapoor moment ahead of SRH vs RCB IPL 2026
The Pat Cummins and Janhavi Kapoor moment at DLF Mall, Hyderabad did not just stay inside the event hall — it spilt straight onto social media within minutes. Fans across Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts flooded the comments with reactions, with many calling it the most entertaining moment of the IPL 2026 season so far. Clips of the incident were shared thousands of times, with fans tagging both Cummins and Janhavi in their posts.
Many fans found the moment hilarious, especially the fact that it was one of the world's most feared fast bowlers standing at the other end while Janhavi took strike. Here is how the netizens reacted:
Janhavi's Instagram apology only added more fuel to the fire, with fans appreciating her humour and honesty as the post racked up hundreds of thousands of likes within hours. The photographer who was hit also became a talking point, with many joking that getting hit by Janhavi Kapoor's shot off Pat Cummins' bowling is a story he will tell for the rest of his life. Rannvijay Singha gifting the ball to the photographer gave the whole moment a warm and wholesome finish that fans absolutely loved.
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