Virat Kohli’s impressive innings of 73 runs off 54 deliveries helped Royal Challengers Bangalore maintain their perfect away record in IPL 2025 by defeating Punjab Kings. However, the post-match handshake between Kohli and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer took a tense turn as Kohli playfully teased Iyer with his celebration. Despite their previous camaraderie, Iyer appeared unamused by Kohli’s antics, leading to a frosty exchange during the handshake. Kohli tried to lighten the mood, but Iyer remained serious, resulting in a tension-filled moment that ended with a slight shove from Iyer. Despite the awkward encounter, Kohli continued to chuckle and greet other players. This incident came after Kohli had shown animated gestures earlier in the game, including a send-off to Nehal Wadhera and banter with Harpreet Brar. Despite the drama, RCB secured a vital win, with Devdutt Padikkal also shining with a quickfire 61 runs. The victory propelled RCB back into the top four in the points table, maintaining their unbeaten away record but still seeking a win at their home stadium.
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