Kohli scored 59* as RCB defeated KKR by 7 wickets in Kolkata.
Virat Kohli was the star of the show in the IPL 2025 opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22 in Kolkata. RCB registered a commanding win over defending champions KKR.
Despite a half-century by captain Ajinkya Rahane and 44 by Sunil Narine, KKR could only post 174/8 despite a good start. Krunal Pandya took 3 wickets for RCB and Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets.
In response, Phil Salt’s 56 and Virat Kohli’s 59* paved the way for RCB’s win by 7 wickets in 16.2 overs.
The evening was filled with memorable moments, including Shah Rukh Khan dancing with Virat Kohli to a song from 'Pathaan' and the BCCI honoring Kohli during the IPL's 18th anniversary celebration. During the match, a fan broke through security to meet Kohli, touching his feet before security intervened.
The spectator dashed onto the pitch and embraced Virat Kohli before collapsing at his feet. Kohli was going to take strike on the following ball when he noticed the fan charging at him. It irritated him, so he turned away in frustration, but Kohli regained his cool, pulled the fan up from his feet, and hugged him before being separated from the authorities.
When the fan entered the field, he touched Virat Kohli's feet. However, security officers swiftly removed him.
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