Athiya Shetty cheers for KL Rahul for his record-breaking 152 knock against Punjab Kings: ‘Just insane’

KL Rahul broke a slew of IPL records for his smashing score with his unbeaten 152 against the Punjab Kings.

KL Rahul rewrote history books with his 152-run* knock against Punjab Kings. He became the first Indian to score in excess of 150 in IPL history. Athiya Shetty, who was watching the game from home, took to Instagram Stories to cheer on her husband's record-breaking efforts. (Also read: Athiya Shetty wishes ‘my person’ KL Rahul on his 34th birthday, shares unseen pictures from wedding)

What Athiya shared

KL Rahul received cheer from his wife, Athiya Shetty.

Athiya shared a post on Instagram with a picture of KL Rahul on the field. That was not all. When Rahul smashed a century, she shared her reaction on Instagram Stories, writing 'ufff' with a picture of her watching KL's celebration on TV. After the innings finished, Athiya added another story, captioning it 'just insane'.

About Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul

Athiya via Instagram Stories.

The couple welcomed their daughter last year and revealed her name, Evaarah, on Rahul’s 33rd birthday. Sharing a picture of Rahul holding the baby while Athiya looked on, they wrote, “Our baby girl, our everything. Evaarah ~ Gift of God.” They also shared that her full name is Evaarah Vipula Rahul, with “Vipula” honouring her great-grandmother.

A week ago, Athiya marked her husband KL Rahul’s 34th birthday with a heartfelt note, calling him “my person” and expressing her deep love for him. One of the most heartwarming slides features Rahul’s hand next to their daughter’s tiny feet, subtly highlighting their life as new parents. The carousel also includes a glimpse from their mehendi ceremony and ends with a picture of their matching heart-outline finger tattoos, symbolising their bond.