rollingstoned Posted April 28 Posted April 28 Virat Kohli angrily storms at KL Rahul during RCB chase, heated exchange erupts as real reason behind spat revealed Virat Kohli and KL Rahul had a confrontation on the pitch during RCB's match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Virat Kohli confronts KL Rahul during RCB's chase against DC on Sunday(X) The IPL 2025 season delivered another high-voltage moment on Sunday when Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were caught in a heated exchange during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s clash against Delhi Capitals. The fiery moment, captured on video and blazing across social media, occurred during RCB’s innings, with Kohli batting and Rahul keeping wickets. Though the actual cause of the confrontation remained unclear in the real-time footage, former India spinner Piyush Chawla decoded why the two India teammates had a heated chat. According to Chawla, who spoke about the incident following RCB's win, Kohli seemed unhappy with DC taking significant time setting up the field and complained about it to Rahul. The wicketkeeper, in turn, was left agitated by Kohli's words, stating that it would be counterproductive for his side to use up time for fielding placements due to potential slow over-rate penalties. While the on-field tension between Kohli and Rahul turned heads, the night belonged to all-rounder Krunal Pandya. Producing a masterful knock under pressure, Krunal smashed an unbeaten 73 off 47 balls – his first IPL half-century since 2016 – to power RCB to a six-wicket victory. Chasing a modest 163 on a tricky surface, RCB stumbled early at 26/3, but the partnership between Krunal and Kohli turned the tide. The duo stitched together a game-defining 119-run stand off 84 balls, steadying the ship with a mix of composure and clean hitting. Kohli played the anchor role to perfection, compiling a measured 51 off 47 deliveries. His trademark straight drive off Mitchell Starc was a particular highlight, but Kohli couldn't finish the run-chase, falling in the 18th over when RCB required only 18 more runs to win. The blow didn't hurt RCB, though, as Tim David wrapped up the chase with his power-hitting, smashing a quickfire 19* off just 5 deliveries to finish the game in the next over. Earlier in the match, RCB’s bowlers laid the platform by choking Delhi Capitals in the middle overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/33) and the spinners applied relentless pressure, restricting DC to a modest 162/8. Despite the defeat, however, DC remain firmly in the playoff hunt, having lost just three of their nine games. RCB, meanwhile, surged to the top of the points table with their seventh win in ten matches, extending their unbeaten record away from home.
rollingstoned Posted April 28 Author Posted April 28 Virat Kohli taunts KL Rahul, recreates viral 'This is my ground' celebration after RCB win; DC star's reaction follows Virat Kohli scored a 47-ball 51 to help RCB beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium Virat Kohli recreated KL Rahul's viral celebration Even as a fiery Virat Kohli celebration was speculated at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, in response to what KL Rahul had pulled off at the Chinnaswamy earlier this month, the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru just went about with his business, scored another half-century and helped his team go top of the points table. But he did have a response to Rahul's viral act. When Delhi beat RCB earlier this month in Bengaluru, Rahul, having scored an unbeaten 93, celebrated wildly on the pitch after the victory with a 'This is my ground' gesture. On Sunday, after RCB avenged the loss, Kohli walked up to Rahul after the end of the game and recreated the act as Rahul quickly pointed towards the 'Virat Kohli Pavilion' in the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The two Indian teammates then hugged each other and shared a laugh. The moment also came as a sigh of relief for viewers, who saw the two in a heated conversation only a few moments back during the match. Kohli, Krunal Pandya help RCB win RCB continued their impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, securing their seventh win with a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals (DC). Six of those wins came away from home, the most any IPL team has managed in a single edition of the tournament. The win also propelled RCB to the top of the points table. Kohli scored a well-composed 47-ball 51 in the RCB's chase of 163, and stitched a crucial 119-run partnership with Krunal Pandya. The all-rounder was the star of the night, remaining unbeaten on 73 from 47 deliveries, with five fours and four sixes as RCB chased down the target with nine balls to spare. It was Krunal's first fifty since 2016. RCB, who now stand on the brink of making the playoffs again, will next face the Chennai Super Kings at home.
Austin 3:!6 Posted April 28 Posted April 28 Kohli is one of the guys who takes panga with everyone without any reason. KL Rahul may be a poor batsman but his behaviour can't be flawed. Only once he barked at supersports stump mikes at that too under the influence of Kohli Lord and bouncers 2
Suhaan Posted April 28 Posted April 28 (edited) ये मेरा ग्राउंड है....जीत के बाद विराट कोहली ने केएल राहुल का तोड़ा घमंड, 'कांतारा' सेलिब्रेशन कर सरेआम उड़ाया मजाक https://hindi.cricketaddictor.com/cricket-news/virat-kohli-made-fun-of-kantara-celebration-in-front-of-kl-rahul-video-goes-viral-on-social-media-9009265 Edited April 28 by Suhaan coffee_rules and rollingstoned 2
singhvivek141 Posted April 28 Posted April 28 7 hours ago, Austin 3:!6 said: Kohli is one of the guys who takes panga with everyone without any reason. KL Rahul may be a poor batsman but his behaviour can't be flawed. Only once he barked at supersports stump mikes at that too under the influence of Kohli Except Pakistan. Lord 1
Austin 3:!6 Posted April 28 Posted April 28 2 hours ago, singhvivek141 said: Except Pakistan. He did in Asia cup 2016 though...LOL
cricspirit Posted April 28 Posted April 28 Kohli has the lowest strike rate among top 20 run scorers this IPL season. The only one with under 140 SR. Too much drama to give the press coverage material.
Jamadagni Posted April 29 Posted April 29 (edited) https://www.reddit.com/r/RCB/s/w5QBSMLYFL They were just having fun… Edited April 29 by Jamadagni
diga Posted April 29 Posted April 29 2 hours ago, cricspirit said: Kohli has the lowest strike rate among top 20 run scorers this IPL season. The only one with under 140 SR. Too much drama to give the press coverage material. Yes... for RCB, that solidity is invaluable But does it qualify him for India colours - questionable ?
Jamadagni Posted April 29 Posted April 29 Just now, diga said: Yes... for RCB, that solidity is invaluable But does it qualify him for India colours - questionable ? He retired from T20Is.
diga Posted April 29 Posted April 29 3 hours ago, Jamadagni said: He retired from T20Is. He needs to retire from all formats Ultimate_Game 1
vvvslaxman Posted April 29 Posted April 29 It is no big deal as per Alyssa healy who is with her husband Starc and witnessed this. It was just a banter
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