WATCH: Kohli’s Playful Payback: RCB Top Table After Avenging DC Loss
Virat Kohli delivered a cheeky riposte to KL Rahul’s “Kantara celebration”after RCB’s 6-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at ArunJaitley Stadium, propelling Bengaluru to the IPL 2025 summit. The victory avenged RCB’s earlier defeat at Chinnaswamy, where Rahul’s unbeaten 93 inspired his “this is my ground” theatrics. Post-match, Kohli mimicked Rahul’s circle-drawing gesture and chest-thumping, sparking laughter before embracing his India teammate.
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Kohli’s 51 off 47 anchored RCB’s chase of 163, marking his fifth away fifty this season. Krunal Pandya(73* off 47) sealed the win, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/33) restricted DC to 162/8. Kohli, now the Orange Cap holder (434 runs), emphasized “prioritizing singles and boundaries” in tricky conditions.
The result extended RCB’s perfect away record (6 wins) and underscored Kohli’s maturity in chases, contrasting his aggressive reputation. Rahul’s 39-ball 41 for DC proved insufficient as RCB’s bowlers dominated the middle overs.