Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have finally shattered their home ground curse in the IPL 2025 season, clinching a nail-biting 11-run victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR). While Josh Hazlewood stamped his authority with a fiery four-wicket haul, earning the Player of the Match title, it was Virat Kohli who stole the spotlight—not just with his bat but by fulfilling a playful wish from his wife, Anushka Sharma.
Kohli delivered a masterclass, smashing 70 runs off just 42 balls at a strike rate of 166.66, setting a solid foundation for RCB’s innings. This stellar performance propelled him to second place in the Orange Cap race, amassing 392 runs in nine innings at an impressive average of 65.33.
RCB’s official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) handle celebrated Kohli’s feat with a witty post: “Aaj 24th April hai, aaj run ban liya.” The caption quickly went viral, not just for its clever wordplay but also for the backstory it referenced.
The Viral Post:
“Aaj 24th April hai, aaj run bana liya.” pic.twitter.com/IAbranMvjQ
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 24, 2025
The post nods to a lighthearted moment from 2023 when Anushka Sharma cheekily sledged Kohli during an event, saying, “Aaj 24th April hai, aaj toh run bana le, Kohli.” The banter stemmed from Kohli’s unlikely record of being dismissed for a golden duck three times on 23rd April between 2017 and 2023.
Here’s the Context:
Context : pic.twitter.com/rxoBCcSt84
— Savlon Bhoi (@Bhai_Savlon) April 24, 2025
Interestingly, one of those golden ducks in 2023 came against Rajasthan Royals, adding an extra layer of drama to today’s match. However, Kohli defied all superstitions, delivering a match-winning performance that left fans cheering and opponents reeling.
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