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Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli teases KL Rahul with his own ‘this is my ground' Kantara celebration after fiery exchange, watch
Earlier this month, Delhi Capitals' KL Rahul made quite a statement with his 'this is my ground' Kantara celebration at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, leading Delhi to a comfortable win over Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their own backyard. Now, Virat Kohli, the star batter of RCB, has returned the favour, mimicking Rahul's celebration after the Rajat Patidar-led side secured a victory against DC on their home turf. KL Rahul's cold Kantara celebration that had the internet spiraling KL Rahul's 'this is my ground' Kantara celebration was one of the standout moments during Delhi Capitals' clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 10, 2025. After hammering an unbeaten 93 off just 53 balls and chasing down 164 in only 17.5 overs, Rahul, otherwise known for his quiet celebrations, put on a mini-show of his own. First, after dispatching a six into the stands, he theatrically drew a circle on the pitch with his bat and gave it a firm thump, like a warrior claiming his battlefield. Then, after sealing Delhi's emphatic win, he thumped his chest and pointed down at the turf, proudly saying, "This is my home ground." Later, Rahul, who hails from Bengaluru, revealed the inspiration behind his celebration came straight from his favourite movie, Kantara starring Rishab Shetty. Never Seen Him This Animated, This Celebration Seems Like A Personal Victory FOR KL RAHUL. Kudos TO KL RAHUL FOR AN AMAZING INNINGS AT CHINNASWAMY 🔥 Virat Kohli's pay back time On Sunday, Virat Kohli, born and raised in Delhi, decided it was his turn to flip the script. With a composed 51 off 45 balls, he played a crucial role in guiding RCB past Delhi Capitals' 163-run target, sealing the win with six wickets in hand and nine balls to spare at Arun Jaitley Stadium. But the real entertainment came after the game was done. While KL Rahul was deep in conversation with Karun Nair, Kohli sneaked over and cheekily pulled off his take on the iconic Kantara celebration, drawing a circle on the ground and giving it a hearty thump, just like Rahul had a few weeks earlier. However, it was all a friendly banter, as the group then burst into laughter. This is why I absolutely adore King Kohli! ❤️🔥He never forgets! 🤌🏻The way he's teasing KL Rahul about the "This is My Home Ground" celebration is priceless! Virat being his most adorable self! 🖐🏻#ViratKohli #ViratKohli𓃵 #RCBvDC #RCBvsDC Did Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have an altercation on the field? The IPL 2025 season served up another intense moment when Virat Kohli and KL Rahul were seen in a heated exchange during the match. The confrontation happened while Kohli was batting and Rahul was keeping wickets.. The RCB opener was seen waking up to Rahul angrily, and the moment soon went viral on social media, with fans projecting their theories behind the cause of the alleged rift. Later, former India spinner Piyush Chawla explained that Kohli was frustrated by DC taking too long to set the field, which Rahul defended to avoid slow over-rate penalties. Later, Kohli and Rahul were spotted sharing a hearty conversation, showing no hard feelings between the two. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul's heated on-field exchange goes viral; fans say 'This will be absolute cinema'
The nail-biting 46th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been nothing short of a thriller. The match so far has kept the fans on the edge of their seats from the beginning, but apart from the RCB's early wickets, netizens can't stop talking about the brief moment of conversation between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul on the field on Sunday, April 27. Well, a video of the duo is now doing the rounds on social media, where the duo is seen having an intense conversation. The dramatic moment took place when RCB batsman Virat Kohli and DC skipper KL Rahul were involved in a verbal exchange during RCB's chase. What happened between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul? Chasing a manageable target of 163 after Delhi Capitals set a score of 162/8 as they went for batting first, on the other hand, RCB struggled to gain momentum in the early stages of their innings. King Kohli, assigned to lead the chase, appeared calm and steady. However, the tensions briefly rose when an exchange between him and wicketkeeper KL Rahul turned heated. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul having chat together during the match. Netizens anticipate the conversation between the duo As soon as fans noticed the moment on screens, they quickly shared it on their social media platforms. Some even anticipated their conversation, and one said, "Something happened between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul 🥶" Something happened between Virat Kohli and Kl Rahul 🥶 "Heated Conversation Between KL Rahul and Virat Kohli🔥" Heated conversation between KL Rahul And Virat Kohli.#DCvsRCB l Krunal l Axar l Kuldeep l Another said, "Argument between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul regarding field positioning." "What if Virat Kohli play KL Rahul like inning in this match and repeat 🔁 the celebration This will be absolute cinema 🎥 " What if Virat Kohli play KL Rahul like inning in this match and repeat 🔁 the celebration This will be absolute cinema 🎥 #DCvsRCB #viratkohil #Klrahul #RCBvsDC "Virat Kohli showing his frustration by fighting with KL Rahul🤣"
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chants for revenge grow: After KL Rahul's Bengaluru celebration, fans urge Virat Kohli to make a statement in Delhi
In the first leg of the clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), KL Rahul made a bold statement at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. After scoring the winning runs, he pounded his chest and drove his bat into the ground like a sword — Kantara style — declaring, "This is my ground." Now, the second leg of the match is underway at the Arun Jaitley Stadium — home to RCB legend Virat Kohli. With a pavilion named after him at the venue, fans are eager to see him stay till the end, hit the winning runs, guide his team to victory, and "take revenge." Chants for revenge grow Even before the toss took place, loud cheers erupted for Kohli as he walked onto the ground, which he acknowledged by raising his hand and giving a wave. KOHLI KOHLI chants wherever he goes 🔥 As for the game, RCB asked DC to bat first and picked up four wickets in 14 overs, but the chants at the venue continue to be filled with Virat Kohli's name. Fans are hoping to see him go all guns blazing on his own home turf. Fans want to see Virat Kohli's 'revenge' Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their hopes, wishing for a Virat Kohli masterclass as he comes out to open the innings and stay till the very end. One said, "As expected, Delhi turned into a festival for Virat Kohli! The hometown hero getting a roaring welcome — chants, posters, crowds going wild — just shows how deeply loved and respected he is. The GOAT status isn't just about numbers; it's the aura, the connection." As expected, Delhi turned into a festival for Virat Kohli! The hometown hero getting a roaring welcome — chants, posters, crowds going wild — just shows how deeply loved and respected he is. The GOAT status isn't just about numbers, it's the aura, the connection. Another said, "Imagine Virat Kohli playing a match-winning knock today and doing the same celebration as KL Rahul did in Bengaluru, declaring 'This is my ground.' Absolute cinema." Imagine Virat Kohli playing a match winning knock today and doing the same celebration as KL Rahul did in Banglore and saying this (Delhi) is my ground. Absolute cinema 🙌 #RCBvDC One wrote, "We should see Virat Kohli say 'This is my land, my home, I know this place better than anyone else' at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi." "We should see Virat Kohli say 'This is my land, my home, I know this place better than anyone else' at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi."🔥 Another added, "We want a 'Mera ground hai' revenge from Virat Kohli. Because he is a Delhi boy." We want a 'Mera ground hai'🔥 Revenge from Virat he is a delhi on KING Kohli 👑 #RCBvsDC Teams Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh KumarImpact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Jake Fraser McGurk, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash DayalImpact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
