The Indian Premier League 2025 has kicked off with a bang, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made a statement by dominating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their opening clash. Leading the charge was none other than Virat Kohli, showcasing his vintage brilliance with the bat.
Chasing a target of 175, Kohli anchored the innings with his trademark finesse, mixing calculated aggression and impeccable timing. He reached his fifty with a crisp boundary in the 13th over, a moment that stirred the Eden Gardens crowd. However, what caught everyone’s attention was a passionate pitch invader who ran towards Kohli and fell at his feet, a grand gesture of admiration for the cricket icon.
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This wasn’t the first time Kohli has experienced such fan devotion. From his fiery on-field persona to his unmatched consistency, the RCB and Indian superstar commands a loyal fanbase worldwide. Kohli remained unbeaten on 59 off just 36 deliveries, smashing 4 fours and 3 towering sixes. RCB comfortably chased the target in just 17 overs, sealing a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over KKR.
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A fan breaches security to meet Virat Kohli. The security immediately takes him away but the young boy gets loud cheers from the crowd. @RevSportzGlobal #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/Oo1J8QiNnH
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Interestingly, this incident mirrored a moment from the 2023 ODI World Cup final when an Australian pitch invader attempted to hug Kohli before being restrained by security. Such moments only underscore the deep admiration fans hold for the cricket legend.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt(w), Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
