Virat Kohli, the seasoned batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), took a moment to connect with young fans by signing autographs for them after a practice session in preparation for their upcoming IPL 2025 match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). The highly anticipated clash between the two teams is set to take place on Friday, May 9, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
After completing his practice session, the 36-year-old Kohli was approached by a group of enthusiastic young fans requesting his autograph. Showing his appreciation for their support, Kohli graciously obliged and took the time to make their day by signing autographs.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru team has been on a successful run in the IPL 2025 season under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, securing an impressive 16 points from 11 matches and currently holding the second position on the points table. On the other hand, their upcoming opponents, the Lucknow Super Giants, are placed seventh with 10 points from 11 games and are in a must-win situation in their remaining three matches to keep their playoff hopes alive.
In terms of their head-to-head record, RCB has the upper hand against the Super Giants, leading 3-2 in their five encounters. In their previous meeting in Lucknow, RCB emerged victorious by 18 runs in the 2023 season.
Virat Kohli has been a standout performer for RCB in the ongoing IPL 2025, amassing a total of 505 runs in 11 innings at an impressive average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46, including seven half-centuries. Currently ranked fourth on the Orange Cap leaderboard, Kohli will be aiming to continue his stellar form and lead his team to victory against the Lucknow Super Giants. Despite his overall success in the tournament, Kohli’s individual record against LSG stands at 139 runs in five innings at an average of 27.80.
As the excitement builds for the upcoming clash between RCB and LSG, fans can expect a thrilling encounter between two competitive teams vying for supremacy in the IPL 2025 season.
