Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to winning ways in IPL 2025 with a convincing 7-wicket victory over Punjab Kings — and while the win was clinical, it was Virat Kohli’s fiery celebration that stole the show.
After the final six was hit by Jitesh Sharma in the 19th over, Kohli was seen passionately celebrating — pointing his bat, shouting in jubilation, and directing his energy toward Punjab Kings’ Shreyas Iyer. The reaction wasn’t random. It appeared to be a direct response to Iyer’s animated involvement when Punjab had defeated RCB earlier in the season.
Kohli’s expression of triumph — crouched low, bat in hand, and roaring with intensity — immediately went viral across social media, with fans calling it “peak Kohli energy.” He is known for wearing his heart on his sleeve, and this was another perfect example of the fire that drives him.
Virat kohli celebration after win against Punjab 😂 . He is sledging shreyas iyer 😭#PBKSvsRCB #RCBVSPBKS pic.twitter.com/MOqEEvTB8q
— Ashish (@Ashish_2__) April 20, 2025
RCB chased down the 158-run target with ease, thanks to half-centuries from Kohli and DDP, and closed out the match in 18.5 overs. Kohli, who also became the first player to hit 50 IPL fifties for a single franchise, dictated the pace of the innings after an early wicket and ensured there were no hiccups.
While the scoreboard showed a dominant win, it was Kohli’s post-win gesture that added spice — reminding fans of the fierce rivalries and personal pride that fuel the IPL’s biggest stars.
