In a high-voltage IPL 2025 league match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), all eyes were on the potential face-off between Virat Kohli and LSG’s fiery bowler Digvesh Rathi. With their past history from IPL 2023 still fresh in fans’ minds, anticipation soared.
When Rathi stopped mid-run-up during the 11th over, clearly trying to unsettle Kohli, the RCB star simply smiled in response. This calm and unexpected reaction from Kohli completely neutralized the tactic. Even LSG captain Rishabh Pant couldn’t help but grin, while the crowd cheered wildly.
Commentators Weigh In: ‘This Kid Has Swag’
The moment sparked reactions in the commentary box too. Deep Dasgupta said, “Was it intentional? Maybe to check Kohli’s movement.” Aakash Chopra added, “Rathi has swag, but I doubt he’ll do his celebration now.”
Rathi, known for his notebook-style celebration, is already infamous for multiple code-of-conduct violations this season, including three fines and a one-match ban.
RCB Secure Top-Two Finish as Kohli, Jitesh Shine
Rathi went wicketless for 36 runs, while Kohli anchored the chase with 54 off 30 balls. After Kohli’s dismissal, stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma lit up the innings with a match-winning 85* off 33 balls.
RCB chased down the target of 228 with eight balls to spare, finishing second on the points table behind Punjab Kings.
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