In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs. After the win, Virat Kohli celebrated in a powerful and emotional way, and the video of his reaction quickly went viral on social media.
RCB Break 10-Year Wankhede Losing Streak
RCB scored a massive total of 221/5 while batting first. The team was led by strong performances from Virat Kohli (67 runs) and Rajat Patidar (64 runs). This match marked RCB’s first win at Wankhede Stadium since 2015, ending a 10-year losing streak at the venue.
Virat Kohli Scores Big and Celebrates Strong
Virat Kohli played a brilliant knock, hitting eight fours and two sixes. He reached his half-century in just 29 balls. After the match ended, Kohli’s celebration—full of passion and intensity—became the talking point across social platforms. Many fans believed his reaction was directed towards Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma.
One fan wrote on social media:
“Middle finger right on the faces of Pandya and Rohit Sharma. Brutal Virat Kohli.”
The video of this celebration received thousands of views and shares online.
Mumbai Indians’ Late Fightback Falls Short
Chasing a big target of 222 runs, Mumbai Indians struggled at the start. However, Tilak Varma (56 off 29 balls) and Hardik Pandya (42 off 15 balls) gave MI a strong chance in the final overs. At one point, they needed only 41 runs from 18 balls, but RCB’s bowlers kept their cool.
RCB bowlers Krunal Pandya (4 wickets for 45 runs), Josh Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled well in the final overs and helped RCB win the match. MI ended their innings at 209/9.
Krunal Pandya’s Brilliant Final Over
In the final over, Krunal Pandya took three important wickets, including Mitchell Santner and Deepak Chahar, stopping Mumbai’s chase in dramatic fashion. His performance turned out to be the match-winner for RCB.
Match Summary: RCB vs MI – IPL 2025
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| RCB | 221/5 |
| MI | 209/9 |
| Result | RCB won by 12 runs |
| Top Players | Kohli (67), Patidar (64), Krunal (4/45), Varma (56) |
This win is a huge boost for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. With key players like Kohli, Patidar, and Krunal Pandya in top form, RCB looks strong this season. Fans will now be hoping for consistent performances and a possible title run.
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