Virat Kohli Recreates KL Rahul’s ‘Kantara’ Celebration After RCB’s Victory Over DC
After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets, Virat Kohli recreated KL Rahul’s ‘Kantara’ celebration at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on April 27, 2025. Fans loved the funny moment.
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This gesture was a playful nod to Rahul’s earlier celebration at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where he had declared, “This is my ground,” after leading DC to a win over RCB.
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This was a fun honor at that moment. During the post-match discussions, Kohli went up to Rahul, who was chatting with fellow Karnataka teammate Karun Nair and Devdutt Padikkal. Rahul laughed when Kohli tried the “Kantara” celebration and gestured towards the ground, implying Kohli should perform it there. The moment highlighted the two stars’ mutual respect and friendship.
kohli😂❤️🫶🏻 https://t.co/7Nx1wejHw8 pic.twitter.com/otniekWn7Y
— S A K T H I ! (@Classic82atMCG_) April 27, 2025
In the match, DC, batting first, posted a total of 162 for 8, with KL Rahul top-scoring at 41 off 39 balls. Krunal Pandya’s unbeaten 73 and Virat Kohli’s consistent 51 underpinned RCB‘s chase and helped them to triumph in 18.3 overs. Kohli’s performance not only secured the win but also earned him the Orange Cap, marking his sixth half-century of the season.
Given their strong ties to Indian cricket, this meeting added another chapter to their continuous friendly rivalry. Often distinguished by mutual respect and strong competition, Virat Kohli, from Delhi, and Rahul, from Karnataka, have shared many remarkable experiences on the field.
As the IPL 2025 season progresses, such moments of sportsmanship and camaraderie continue to enrich the tournament, offering fans not only fascinating cricket but also poignant meetings amongst their favorite players.
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