Co-Stars Clash and Laugh in IPL 2025 as Kohli Teases Rahul After Win

In an exciting IPL 2025 encounter, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) triumphed over Delhi Capitals by six wickets, but the real story that emerged from the match wasn’t just the victory. It was the playful yet intense clash between teammates turned rivals, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, that stole the spotlight.

RCB’s win, where Kohli and Krunal Pandya played pivotal roles, was hard-earned after they lost three early wickets for just 26 runs. Kohli contributed a solid 51 runs off 47 balls, while Krunal's explosive 73 not out off 47 balls helped steer the team to victory. However, the buzz around the match quickly shifted towards an on-field disagreement between Kohli and Rahul during RCB's chase.

In the eighth over of RCB’s innings, tensions flared between the two players. Kohli, visibly unhappy with something, confronted Rahul, who was keeping wickets for Delhi at the time. The argument was loud enough to catch the attention of the commentators and fans alike, with Kohli appearing frustrated while Rahul seemed to be trying to explain himself. Despite the heated moment, the two quickly turned the page after the match, laughing it off in a lighthearted moment. Kohli playfully mimicked Rahul’s unique "Kantara" celebration from a previous match, where Rahul had recreated a scene from the popular film to mark a victory. Kohli’s imitation, along with the two sharing a hug and laugh, lightened the mood, with other players joining in the fun. Fans, of course, had a lot to say, some jokingly accusing Kohli of stirring up drama, while others found the playful teasing amusing.

For those not in the loop, the "Kantara" celebration was Rahul’s way of marking his dominance at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in a past match, where he planted a stake and formed a circle—an homage to the popular film’s cultural significance. In the IPL 2025 match, after the win, Kohli, on his home ground, humorously mocked Rahul’s signature move, turning the tables with a playful stance and a smile.

The match itself saw Delhi post a target of 163 runs after managing 162/8, with strong contributions from Rahul (41 runs) and Tristan Stubbs (34 runs). RCB chased it down with 165/4 in 18.3 overs, thanks to the explosive middle-order partnership between Kohli and Krunal. With this win, RCB claimed the top spot in the IPL standings, while Delhi slipped to fourth.

It’s clear that while competition is fierce on the field, camaraderie and playful jabs are never far behind in the IPL’s high-octane atmosphere.