So, here’s the thing, folks. You know Virat Kohli, right? The guy who can turn anything into a challenge, whether it’s cricket or a friendly banter. Well, today, he was at it again, after RCB’s big win against Delhi Capitals. And you know what? He just couldn’t resist taking a cheeky dig at KL Rahul.
Now, let’s rewind a little. Earlier in the season, KL Rahul had his own moment of celebration. He hit a brilliant shot during a match at Bangalore’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and in his typical style, he went all out, yelling, “This is my ground!” while strutting around like he owned the place. It was a bold move, and the RCB fans were waiting for Kohli to respond. And guess what? He did, in the most Kohli way possible.
After today’s match, Kohli decided to take that challenge head-on. His team had just smashed the target set by Delhi – 163 runs – and finished with 165 in 18.3 overs, all thanks to his steady 51 runs. As the game ended, Kohli walked straight up to KL Rahul and, with a big grin on his face, he started walking around him, making it clear that this was now his ground. “This is my ground!” he declared, mimicking Rahul’s earlier celebration.
It wasn’t just about the challenge, though. You could see both Kohli and Rahul having a laugh about it, hugging it out afterward. It was all in good fun. And honestly, who doesn’t love this side of the game? Sure, the competition is fierce, but moments like these show that cricket is also about the camaraderie between players. The video of this playful moment between the two has now gone absolutely viral on social media – it’s everywhere!
This is why I absolutely adore King Kohli! ❤️🔥
— Kavin Surya (@kavinsuryasr) April 28, 2025
He never forgets! 🤌🏻
The way he’s teasing KL Rahul about the "This is My Home Ground" celebration is priceless!
Virat being his most adorable self! 🖐🏻#ViratKohli #ViratKohli𓃵 #RCBvDC #RCBvsDC pic.twitter.com/GZ9nomXntZ
Coming back to the match, Kohli’s contribution was solid. He hit 51 runs off 47 balls, including 4 boundaries, helping RCB inch closer to the target. Sure, he got out while trying to clear the boundary off Chamira’s bowling, but it didn’t matter. RCB still finished strong with Krunal Pandya and Tim David finishing the game with 9 balls to spare.