Image: Kohli trolled KL Rahul's celebration after RCB's victory / © India Today
After the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets on April 27 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, a fun moment between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul grabbed attention. Kohli, who scored 51 runs off 47 balls and built a crucial 119-run partnership with Krunal Pandya, imitated Rahul’s famous ‘This is my ground’ celebration. This gesture was Rahul’s signature after DC’s win over RCB at Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier this season, where Rahul had smashed 93 runs off 53 balls.
Krunal Pandya remained unbeaten on 73 from 47 balls, leading RCB to chase down DC’s target of 163 runs. This win marked RCB’s seventh victory of IPL 2025, taking them to the top of the points table with 14 points from 10 matches. If they win just one more out of their remaining four matches, they will secure a playoff spot for the second consecutive season.
Kohli’s half-century also helped him overtake Suryakumar Yadav in the Orange Cap race, amassing 443 runs in 10 games, including six fifties. Meanwhile, RCB maintained their flawless away record, winning six out of seven away matches this season, setting a new league record.
The evening not only boosted RCB’s title hopes but also brought a lighthearted moment that delighted fans across social media.