WATCH: Virat Kohli and KL Rahul engage in heated conversation during IPL 2025 match

New Delhi: During an IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul had a brief, heated disagreement. The exchange, captured on video, occurred while Kohli was batting and Rahul was wicket-keeping. Although the specific cause remains unknown, visible tension existed between the two players before play continued. The incident concluded without further escalation, and both players resumed the game.

RCB’s six-wicket victory over DC secured them the top position in the IPL standings.

Krunal Pandya’s first IPL fifty since 2016 contributed significantly to Royal Challengers Bangalore’s six-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals.

Krunal Pandya’s unbeaten 73 runs from 47 balls, and Virat Kohli’s 51 runs from 47 balls, guided their team to victory. Pandya, a consistent IPL player since 2016, displayed excellent timing in his innings.

RCB’s unbeaten away record continued as they successfully chased down a 163-run target in 18.3 overs, with a crucial 119-run partnership from two players off 84 balls.

Delhi Capitals’ middle-order batting struggled against a disciplined bowling performance from Royal Challengers Bangalore, restricting them to a total of 162 for six. Josh Hazlewood and the RCB spinners were particularly effective.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured their seventh victory in ten matches, while Delhi Capitals (DC) experienced their third defeat in nine games. Both teams remain strong contenders for a playoff berth.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced early pressure in their innings, losing three wickets for 26 runs, before Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli steadied the team’s score.

Kohli’s steady batting and Krunal Pandya’s crucial late-hitting secured a victory for their team on Sunday. Pandya’s performance was particularly noteworthy, featuring several powerful shots, including sixes against both Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav, on a challenging pitch.

Kohli’s consistency has been remarkable this season and the knock against DC was his sixth 50-plus score in 10 innings. The highlight of his solid effort was the straight drive off Mitchell Starc.

Krunal Pandya achieved a significant milestone, scoring his second fifty-plus total in 116 IPL matches.

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