In a heartwarming display of camaraderie, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli promised to gift his bat to Rajasthan Royals' spinner Wanindu Hasaranga after their IPL match ended. The conversation between the two cricketers occurred after RCB's match against RR, which saw RCB winning the game by 9 wickets at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Virat Kohli's words to Hasaranga, "So I'll give you one (bat). I think I have. Bangalore I'll give you," suggest a lighthearted and generous gesture. Kohli suggested that he will give the bat to Hasaranga when the duo faces off at Bangalore. Given Kohli's stature in the cricket world, such gestures can foster a sense of unity and sportsmanship among players.
This exchange highlights the bond between players from different teams and the mutual respect they have for each other's talents. It also underscores the spirit of cricket, where personal relationships and gestures can transcend team rivalries. As both RCB and RR continue their journey in the IPL 2025, moments like these add a human touch to the high-intensity competition
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets
Virat Kohli's 100th T20 fifty and Phil Salt's blazing knock at the top saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets. Salt smashed 65 off 33 balls, consisting of five boundaries and six sixes. While Kohli remained unbeaten on 62 off 45 balls after being dropped by Riyan Parag on 7 runs.
Royals batting first posted 173 for 4 in 20 overs on a two-paced pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored for the team with 75 runs off 47 balls. The opener, who was helped by poor fielding effort, stitched a 49-run partnership with Sanju Samson. However, the Rajasthan captain struggled for momentum, managing just 15 off 19 balls. Shimron Hetmyer also struggled on this pitch, while Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel chipped in with crucial 30s to give Rajasthan a decent total on the board.
