While Virat Kohli’s animated celebration overshadowed everything after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won a thriller of a match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 7 wickets in Match 37 of IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Kohli’s fireworks just in front of PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer have become the most talked-about moment of the tournament so far.
Virat Kohli’s Animated Celebration Takes Centre Stage
The bond between kohli and iyer is so underrated man 🤧🫶🏼 pic.twitter.com/TZqQaS2JjY
— Ransh (@Ransh25) April 20, 2025
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Having knocked over the target of 158 runs with seven wickets remaining, Virat Kohli hugged Shreyas Iyer and danced in his animated fashion, openly expressing his passion and love for the sport. The animated Virat Kohli celebration instantly went viral and contributed to the entertainment value of the already exciting match.
Apart from the aggressive gesture, Shreyas Iyer accepted it in good spirit. He went up to Kohli for what looked like a friendly chat. This brief moment of two cricket giants reflected an air of lightness and mutual respect amid the competitive nature of the game.
Kohli’s Revenge After PBKS’ Earlier Win
Only days before this game, PBKS had beaten RCB** in a rain-truncated 14-over encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Kohli had been out with the bat on that occasion too, being caught cheaply off Arshdeep Singh. That recent game gave Kohli an ideal platform to redeem himself, and he performed accordingly with a 73* off 54 balls match-winning innings, marked by **seven boundaries and one six.
The winning shot came from Nehal Wadhera, who launched a six over mid-wicket to seal the game for RCB. The victory pushed RCB to third place on the IPL 2025 points table with 10 points from eight games and a net run rate of +0.472. PBKS, on the other hand, dropped to fourth.
Kohli’s Post-Match Reaction: “Very Important Game for Us”
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Speaking at the post-match presentation, Kohli reflected on the importance of the win:
“Very important game for us. 2 points can make a massive difference in terms of qualification. We’ve played some amazing cricket away from home. Going from eight to ten points makes a big difference in the standings.”
Despite being awarded Player of the Match, Kohli credited his teammates:
“Dev made a difference today; this award should go to him. I try to stay there, hold one end up and accelerate later. That’s working for us right now.”
Kohli also appreciated the balance and hunger in the RCB team, saying:
“It was a very good auction for us, we got a good team. You can see the intensity on the field. When you play like that, your chances of winning are better.”
Final Thoughts
The animated celebration by Virat Kohli may have caused contention, but it signified the aggressive passion and spirit of the sport that Kohli brings to the party.
As the IPL 2025 season continues into the next leg of the competition, these are the moments that add drama to the vibrancy of T20 cricket. Now that Kohli is hitting his strides and RCB have moved up the leaderboard, fans are in for some fireworks throughout the remaining matches.
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