Image: Virat Kohli was in the center of attention after a brilliant knock during the MI vs RCB match / © CricTracker
The Indian Premier League 2025 has been full of thrilling moments, and the 20th match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians was no different. It was Virat Kohli who stole the spotlight with a brilliant knock that lifted RCB to a strong position. Opening the innings, Kohli played with great intent and energy, scoring a fantastic 67 runs off just 42 balls. His attacking approach set the tone early, helping RCB post an impressive total of 221 for 5.
Kohli’s innings included 8 crisp boundaries and 2 powerful sixes. What stood out was the way he took on top-quality bowlers like Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, and Deepak Chahar. He shifted gears smoothly, showing both aggression and control as he dominated the MI bowling attack. His timing and placement were spot-on, and his on-field presence added an extra spark to the game. Thanks to his explosive start, RCB looked in command while batting and allowed them to post a big total.
In one of the most electrifying moments of IPL 2025, Virat Kohli received an overwhelming welcome at the Wankhede Stadium during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on April 7. Despite playing against the home team, the crowd gave Kohli the loudest cheer of the tournament so far, an astonishing 138 decibels, which was even louder than what MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, or Jasprit Bumrah have ever received at the same venue.
Kohli’s walk to the crease was met with thunderous applause and non-stop chants of his name. Interestingly, the Wankhede DJ tried to shift the momentum by urging the crowd to chant “Bumrah! Bumrah!”, which was in support of Mumbai’s premier pacer making his return after a break, but the fans stood their ground and continued to roar “Kohli! Kohli!” instead, making it clear where their hearts lay that night. Moreover, the way Virat Kohli played, he made sure that his team got to the top of the mark.
At the end, backed by Rajat Patidar’s quickfire 64 off 32 and Jitesh Sharma explosive 40 from 19 balls, RCB finished with a formidable total of 221/5. While Bumrah remained economical (4-0-29-0), the rest of MI’s bowlers struggled. But more than the runs, the evening belonged to the crowd’s unshakable love for Kohli, making it a truly unforgettable moment in IPL history and hence the fans were elated watching the best player of the country at the venue.
While returning from injury, Jasprit Bumrah found himself in a memorable on-field exchange with Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium. The standout moment came in the 11th over of RCB’s innings when Bumrah, after fielding a defensive shot from Rajat Patidar, cheekily pretended to throw the ball at Kohli standing at the non-striker’s end. Kohli, in turn, responded with a playful grin, and the two Indian cricket stalwarts shared a friendly shoulder bump, an interaction that quickly went viral, capturing the admiration of fans.
Earlier in the innings, Kohli had welcomed Bumrah back in typical style, launching a six off the very first delivery he faced from the returning speedster. Despite this, there was no aggression, but only mutual admiration and a game on display. Bumrah, who returned to competitive action after 93 days, clocked speeds above 140 kmph in his initial overs, indicating that his rhythm and sharpness hadn’t waned during his layoff. The brief but heartwarming moment between two of India’s modern-day greats not only added a touch of humour to the intense fixture but also highlighted the deep bond they share, even while representing rival franchises.
While batting against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli reached a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. Kohli achieved the feat during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 clash and now joins an elite list of players worldwide to reach this landmark. He is only the fifth batter in T20 history to cross the 13,000-run mark, following the likes of Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, and David Warner.
Kohli reached the milestone in his 386th T20 innings, making him the second-fastest to do so and only behind Gayle, who accomplished it in 381 innings. Known for his remarkable consistency across all formats, Kohli had earlier crossed 12,000 T20 runs last season in similarly swift fashion. This latest achievement further cements his legacy as one of the most prolific and consistent batters in the history of the shortest format.