IPL 2025: Dolly Chaiwala look alike umpire goes Viral

The mega T20 cricket carnival is in full swing as the battle between the teams becomes more intense with the progression of IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League). So far, some matches have been memorable for the various record-shattering performances. However, there is another aspect where some interesting yet unusual incidents have occurred. But the one we are talking about is more about being a lookalike—aka doppelgänger—rather than on-field action.

In the recently played IPL match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Jaipur, one of the officiating umpires went viral on social media as fans found an uncanny resemblance to the popular social media influencer, Dolly Chaiwala. Notably, the umpire who looks quite similar to Dolly is none other than Sai Darshan Kumar.

Recently, a user named @Pavilionpulse took to his social media handle to share the striking resemblance of umpire Kumar with Dolly Chaiwala, which soon garnered attention from other cricket fans as well. Fans hilariously mentioned how Dolly suddenly appeared to be umpiring on the field rather than selling tea and influencing on social media.

Check out how fans reacted to Dolly Chai Wala’s lookalike umpire here:

04:36 PM · Apr 13, 2025

Who is Umpire Sai Darshan Kumar?

For those unaware, umpire Sai Darshan Kumar, who became the centre of attraction amid cricketing duties and thrilling IPL action, hails from Kerala. The 43-year-old has officiated in more than 63 T20 matches. Moreover, he also has experience umpiring in 45 List A matches and 27 First-Class games. His journey as an umpire has been quite inspiring. Kumar began by umpiring plastic ball games during his childhood, as shared by one of his childhood friends, and then rose through the ranks to officiate in the grand IPL matches. This new lookalike aspect has surely added another charm to his professional journey in the field.

Who is Dolly Chaiwala?

Dolly Chaiwala, who belongs to Nagpur, Maharashtra, became popular as a social media influencer after one of the richest men in the world, Bill Gates, was spotted getting served by Dolly at his tea stall. As a result, he became immensely popular without realizing the stature of Gates. Notably, his real name is Sunil Patil, and he is known for his unique tea-making style. He runs his shop named ‘Dolly Ki Tapri’ where locals and visitors from outside often visit for an engaging tea experience.

What’s more fascinating is the fact that Dolly has received coveted awards like the Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award for his entrepreneurial spirit by proving that hard work and creativity can lead a person from humble beginnings to extraordinary success in life.

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