Virat Kohli’s slow innings of 31 off 30 balls against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2025 match left fans questioning his intent. The RCB captain struggled to find his rhythm, mistiming shots and even taking a blow to the helmet off a bouncer. Despite a brief spark of aggression in the 10th over, where he hit a six and a four, Kohli failed to capitalize on the momentum. As spin bowlers tightened their grip, Kohli found it difficult to score freely and eventually fell to a miscued shot in the 12th over.
Despite Kohli’s struggles, RCB managed to post a competitive total of 196/7, thanks to contributions from other batters like Rajat Patidar and Phil Salt. CSK’s Noor Ahmad stood out with figures of 3/36, while Matheesha Pathirana’s pace earned him two wickets. Ravichandran Ashwin and Khaleel Ahmed also chipped in with a wicket each. A late surge from Tim David ensured RCB finished strong, setting up a challenging chase for CSK under the lights.
Overall, Kohli’s slow innings drew criticism from fans, raising questions about his approach and intent in the match. Despite his struggles, RCB managed to put up a competitive total and ultimately secured a victory in the match.
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