The IPL never fails to deliver!
Virat Kohli, the run machine, added another feather to his cap by completing 1,000 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL. His innings guided Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a dominant victory because he’s the heart and soul of the team.
Batting first, KKR came out all guns blazing. Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane provided the initial fireworks, and for a moment, it looked like KKR was heading for 200+. But just when they seemed comfortable, RCB bowlers took control. Krunal Pandya was the game-changer, breaking KKR’s rhythm with a stunning spell. Rahane fought hard, but KKR could only manage 174/8 in 20 overs.
Chasing 175, RCB didn’t waste any time in taking control. Phil Salt played a fearless knock of 56 runs off 31 balls and set the tone for a Kohli show. The King of Chinnaswamy didn’t disappoint—his innings was a mix of style and aggression. With every boundary, Kohli inched closer to history, and when he finally reached 1,000 runs against KKR, the stadium erupted in raptures!
RCB won in 16.2 overs with seven wickets in hand. Social media went into a frenzy as cricketing legends and fans praised Kohli’s latest feat. RCB is back in the playoff race, and they have the firepower to go all the way.
As IPL 2025 unfolds, one question remains—can RCB maintain this momentum and finally win their first title?
With Kohli in this form, anything is possible! However, some cynics point out that 80% of the time, the team that wins the first match in the IPL does not win the trophy. Out of 18 seasons, only three times has the team that won the opening match gone on to win the IPL championship. So, some believe this might be a warning for RCB not to get overconfident with their first win.
