Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hit back at Punjab Kings (PBKS) after losing a rain-affected match earlier in IPL 2025. The two sides met again on Sunday, and RCB avenged their defeat, winning the match by seven wickets. Following the win, RCB posted a sharp response on social media, sharing an ‘original’ clip of Virat Kohli’s iconic dance performance that had been previously parodied by PBKS after their victory.
Virat Kohli’s Viral Dance and PBKS’s Parody
The drama started when PBKS defeated RCB in a rain-impacted match at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. After that, social media influencers working with PBKS posted a parody video of Kohli’s viral dance from two years ago, which had been performed with the Norwegian dance group, Quick Style. The dance had taken the internet by storm when it was first released.
Not one to let this go unnoticed, RCB responded after their revenge victory, posting the original dance video from Kohli. The caption read, “Every masterpiece has a copy. Stick to the original. Enjoy. #PlayBold.”
This light-hearted social media rivalry added to the excitement of the game, with fans cheering for the comeback of RCB and Kohli’s cheeky response.
RCB’s Resounding Win and Kohli’s Match-Winning Performance
In the crucial match, RCB chased down a target of 158 after Punjab Kings set a score of 157/6. Although RCB lost Phil Salt early to Arshdeep Singh in the first over, they recovered well, thanks to a stellar partnership between Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. Their 103-run stand brought RCB back into the game. Kohli’s brilliant knock saw him score his fourth half-century of the season, taking his total number of 50+ scores in the IPL to 67, surpassing David Warner’s record.
Kohli also broke a significant record with this half-century, surpassing Warner for the most 50+ scores in IPL history. Kohli’s consistency with the bat has been one of the key factors in RCB’s recent resurgence.
Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma’s Impact with the Ball
Earlier in the match, RCB’s spinners, Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, played a crucial role in restricting PBKS to 157/6. Both spinners picked up two wickets each, with Pandya also contributing with key middle-over breakthroughs. The spinners ensured that PBKS couldn’t accelerate after an initial solid start, setting a manageable target for RCB.
RCB’s Solid Position in IPL 2025
RCB’s win over PBKS marked their fifth consecutive away win, and it was a crucial victory in the context of the points table. With this win, RCB moved to third place, accumulating 10 points from eight matches. Their recent form has been strong, but they have struggled at home, with all three of their losses this season coming at Chinnaswamy.
RCB captain Virat Kohli reflected on the significance of the victory, saying, “Very important game for us. When you go from eight (points) to 10, it makes a massive difference.” Kohli’s anchoring role in the chase has been pivotal, as he continues to hold one end up while allowing other players to accelerate.
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