The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star cricketer Virat Kohli was seen teasing the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindar Jadeja on Friday, March 28.
Virat Kolhi’s mimicry began when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) dominated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 8th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. Kohli was seen going up to Jadeja as the star India and RCB batter danced in a teasing manner next to the CSK all-rounder. It was all kidding, obviously.
It was deep into CSK’s innings when the required run rate had shot into an area, and the chase was all but over. Whether it was taunted, Ravindra Jadeja took it in mind, sharing a smile, and the crowd revealed it. It was a rare moment of cheerfulness in a match. CSK had very little or nothing to smile about.
Despite the one-sided match, fans couldn’t get enough of the Kohli-Jadeja moment. Social media raised it up with memes and reactions with many calling it the “highlight of the match.”
As a result, RCB beat CSK by 50 runs for a second victory in this IPL 2025, inspired by a “game-changing” performance from fast bowler Josh Hazlewood.
Pursuing a target of 197, Chennai faltered despite a late flourish from veteran MS Dhoni, who scored 30 runs off 16 balls, batting low down at nine in the order.
RCB’s Unbeatable Performance in the Whole Match
RCB had made a huge total of 196/7, with half-centuries from Rajat Patidar (51 off 132) and strong moves from Phil Salt (32 off 16) and Tim David (22* off 8). In response, CSK’s top player fell rapidly. Skipper Rituraj Gaikwad was dismissed for a duck, and at that moment, CSK found themselves struggling at 8/2.
On the other hand, Rachin Ravindra struggled (41 off 31), and Jadeja chipped in with 25 because MS Dhoni’s remarkable moves (30 off 16) gave the fans some hope to cheer late in the night, even if it was too little, too late. CSK eventually went to 146/8, losing by 50 runs. The next CSK vs RCB match in 2025 is on Saturday, May 3, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Australian seamer Hazlewood, who completed with 3/21 in his four overs, and skipper Rajat Patidar’s 32-ball 51 secured Bengaluru’s comfortable victory. Rajat Patidar, who is expected to force his way into the India T20 team, was fully supported by teammates, with openers Phli Salt and Kohli both making scores in the thirties in a total of 196/7.
