Virat Kohli touches feet of childhood coach in heartwarming moment after half-century in DC vs RCB IPL 2025 clash [Watch]

Virat Kohli, the star batter of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), displayed a heartwarming gesture of respect towards his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma after the IPL 2025 match against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 27. Kohli’s exceptional performance in the match, where he scored a match-winning 51 runs off 47 balls, marked his third consecutive half-century and fourth in the last five innings. This outstanding performance has placed him at the top of the Orange Cap leaderboard, with a total of 423 runs in ten games this season at an impressive average of 63.28 and a strike rate of 138.87, including six half-centuries.

In a touching moment captured by the RCB X handle, Kohli can be seen expressing his joy in the dressing room after the win over DC. He paid his respects to his coach, who reciprocated by playfully punching Kohli in the stomach to acknowledge his stellar knock.

Despite facing an early setback at 26/3 in the chase of 163 runs, Kohli and Krunal Pandya built a crucial partnership of 119 runs for the fourth wicket, with Pandya finishing unbeaten on 73 from 47 deliveries to secure the victory for RCB. Reflecting on his performance, Kohli emphasized the importance of combining singles and doubles with occasional boundaries in successful run-chases, a strategy that has contributed to his remarkable record in such situations this season.

The win against DC marked RCB’s sixth consecutive away victory in IPL 2025, with the team yet to experience defeat on the road. Kohli attributed the team’s success to effective communication and understanding of the conditions, leading to seven wins out of ten matches so far this season.

RCB’s triumph over DC also propelled them to the top of the points table, setting up a clash with the bottom-placed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Bengaluru on May 3. Despite their strong away form, RCB has struggled at home this season, winning only one out of their four matches at the Bengaluru stadium.

In conclusion, Kohli’s consistent performances and leadership have been instrumental in RCB’s success this season, and the team will be looking to maintain their momentum as they aim for a strong finish in the IPL 2025 campaign.