Rihanna Watches The Cricket In County Durham And Fans Have A Lot Of Feelings

Who has ever looked this cool at the cricket before now?
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We’ve been nothing short of shook by Rihanna’s recent low-key move to Britain, including her love of Boots and trips to Sainsburys, but her latest UK day out is undoubtedly our favourite ever.

On Monday night, the Grammy-winning singer paid a surprise visit to County Durham, where she was seen in the crowd watching the cricket match between Sri Lanka and the West Indies.

Yes, you read that correctly. Rihanna. In the North East. Enjoying some cricket and a bevvy. And by the looks of things, was getting right into it, too.

Literally Rihanna at a literal cricket game
Literally Rihanna at a literal cricket game
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Who has ever looked this cool at the cricket before now?
Who has ever looked this cool at the cricket before now?
PA Wire/PA Images
No, her team didn't end up winning...
No, her team didn't end up winning...
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Rihanna even showed her support for the West Indies on the International Cricket Council’s official Twitter page (“Watch out for @rihanna’s new single, Shut Up And Cover Drive”, they tweeted, which we’re guessing is a sports joke that’s gone over our heads), as well as sharing a snap on her own Instagram…

Look who's at #SLvWI to Rally 'round the West Indies!

Watch out for @rihanna's new single, Shut Up And Cover Drive 😉🎶 #CWC19 | #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/cou1V0P7Zj

— ICC (@ICC) July 1, 2019

Look who came to #Rally with the #MenInMaroon today! 😆❤🤗 Hey @rihanna!🙋🏾♂️ #CWC19 #ItsOurGame pic.twitter.com/ePYtbZ1c8u

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) July 1, 2019

And needless to say, fans were pretty excited to see Rihanna soaking up some sun in the stands at Chester-Le-Street...

someone tell me why bad gal ri ri is at the cricket match in durham today 😭 @rihanna love you pic.twitter.com/n3HSEPkgBn

— kaitlyn blades (@kaitlyn_olyvia) July 1, 2019

Rihanna at the cricket is my type of gangsta 😍 pic.twitter.com/Bdv9HLdoQT

— Casey Conway (@caseyconway_) July 1, 2019

I cant believe WI are about to lose in front of Queen Rihanna.

im embarrassed https://t.co/cLxbEQKDUt

— 🇯🇲 Daynia Targaryen 💛💙💗 (@DaynerysSwift) July 1, 2019

Janelle Monae is at the tennis. Rihanna is at the cricket. Queens taking over sport.

— Emma Kelly (@TooManyEmmas) July 1, 2019

RIHANNA IS IN FUCKING DURHAM LADS?!?!?!?!?!? https://t.co/saAOlpi6md

— Nicole Morley (@NicoleMorleyPet) July 1, 2019

Omg RIHANNA is at the West Indies vs Sri Lanka cricket match?? In bloody Durham???

Love it when mine and my dad’s interests come together x

— Shibby (@PakisRights) July 1, 2019

Genuinely can’t believe that RIHANNA is just chilling in Durham watching the cricket

— Hannah (@hanhepx) July 1, 2019

Found out today that Rihanna is a cricket fan I'm shook

— Chamini Mahawewa (@chaminim) July 2, 2019

Sadly, the support of Rihanna didn’t help the West Indies, who ended up losing to Sri Lanka by 23 runs (check us and our sports coverage, eh?).

Rihanna revealed her stealth move to London in an interview with the New York Times earlier this year, seemingly so she could be closer to the team who are helping her launch her luxury Fenty clothing line.

What’s more, she also disclosed that she’s been known to walk among us mere mortals, admitting “walking around the block” is her favourite London activity, noting she does “try to keep it a little incognito” when she’s out and about.

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