Virat Kohli Reacts Hilariously to KL Rahul’s Kantara-Inspired Celebration After RCB’s Win Over DC in IPL 2025
Virat Kohli shared a funny reaction to KL Rahul’s “Kantara” celebration after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets during their IPL 2025 match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Earlier in the season, on April 10, DC had beaten RCB at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rahul, who led DC to that victory, caught everyone’s attention by celebrating in a unique style after scoring the winning runs. Later, he revealed in a video that his celebration was inspired by the popular 2022 Kannada movie Kantara, starring Rishabh Shetty, Sapthami Gowda, and Achyuth Kumar.
As a Karnataka cricketer, KL Rahul has spent most of his domestic career playing at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. He even represented Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during the IPL seasons of 2013 and 2016.
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Emotional KL Rahul Shows His Love for Chinnaswamy After Beating RCB
Recently, after helping Delhi Capitals (DC) defeat RCB at Bengaluru, KL Rahul usually known for his calm and composed nature showed rare emotions. He passionately thumped his chest, pointed at the ground and his jersey, signaling that Chinnaswamy Stadium felt like his home turf. He also tapped his bat on the pitch to further express his connection.
In a light-hearted moment, Virat Kohli, who comes from Delhi and plays domestic cricket for the city, mimicked Rahul’s celebration. After RCB beat DC at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Kohli reenacted the chest-thumping gesture, playfully teasing Rahul. The fun exchange ended with both players sharing a laugh.
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RCB Dominate DC to Secure Top Spot in IPL 2025 Points Table
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stormed to the No. 1 position in the IPL 2025 points table after a commanding win over Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Chasing a target of 163, Krunal Pandya led the charge with an unbeaten 73 off just 47 deliveries, helping RCB cross the finish line with nine balls remaining.
Star batter Virat Kohli continued his incredible form, registering his sixth half-century of the season. Kohli scored a solid 51 runs off 47 balls, further strengthening his grip on the Orange Cap race. Despite Axar Patel’s impressive spell of 2 wickets for just 19 runs in four overs, DC could not stop RCB’s momentum.
DC’s Struggles with the Bat
For Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul was the top scorer, anchoring the innings with a 41-run knock off 39 balls. However, frequent wickets hampered DC’s progress. It was Tristan Stubbs who provided a late spark, smashing 34 runs from just 18 balls, helping DC reach a fighting total of 162 for 8.
RCB’s Bowling Attack Fires Again
RCB’s bowlers put up a clinical show, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar taking 3 wickets for 33 runs, while Josh Hazlewood chipped in with 2 wickets for 36 runs. Krunal Pandya and Yash Dayal also contributed by picking up one wicket each, keeping DC’s batting lineup under pressure throughout the innings.
Topics Covered in This Article:
- RCB vs DC IPL 2025 Match Summary
- Krunal Pandya’s Match-Winning Knock
- Virat Kohli’s Orange Cap Standout
- DC’s Batting Performance Analysis
- RCB’s Bowling Brilliance
