IPL 2025: Virat Kohli silences online trolls with fiery fifty against CSK at Chinnaswamy, regains Orange Cap
Virat Kohli, recently targeted by social media trolling after an accidental like on Avneet Kaur's picture, silenced his critics with a fiery 62 off 33 balls against CSK in Chennai, his 62nd IPL fifty and seventh of the season. His aggressive innings, which included 6 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 187, showcased his focus on the game despite off-field distractions.
Virat Kohli, who recently became the target of relentless trolling on social media after accidentally liking a picture of actress Avneet Kaur, responded in the most Virat Kohli way possible¡ªby scoring a blistering 50 off just 29 balls at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Despite issuing a clarification about the incident, the online noise didn¡¯t die down. But on the field, Kohli shut down all criticism with his fiery knock, reminding everyone of his unmatched talent and focus.
Virat Kohli smashes a fiery fifty amid online trolling
After finally breaking the Chinnaswamy curse against Rajasthan Royals last week, RCB returned to their home ground, but this time without two of their key players, Phil Salt and Josh Hazlewood. CSK won the toss and chose to bowl first, clearly aiming to avoid RCB¡¯s dangerous chasing form.
Still, Virat Kohli proved that with or without key support, he¡¯s going to deliver. The RCB star smashed a fiery 62 off just 33 balls, cracking 6 fours and 6 sixes, at a remarkable strike rate of 187. This knock marked his 62nd IPL fifty and his 7th of the current season, solidifying his form as one of the league's most consistent players. He was eventually dismissed by Sam Curran, caught by Khaleel Ahmad, but not before making a serious impact. He has also now regained the Orange Cap, having scored 505 runs in the tournament so far.
While the early dismissal might sting, especially with Salt, usually the one to dominate the powerplay, absent, Kohli held his ground and helped maintain momentum in the opening overs. Jacob Bethell also stepped up, providing RCB with a strong start by scoring a quick 55 from 33 balls, complementing Kohli's aggression with steady, clean hitting.
Fans react to Virat Kohli's innings
Well Played King ??
¡ª Ajay Kaswan (@AjayKaswan32) May 3, 2025
62 Runs in just 33 Balls with 187 Strike Rate ??#ViratKohli? #RCBvsCSK #Kingkohli #CSKvsPBKS #MSDhoni #rajatpatidar pic.twitter.com/JvRLZkm4j3
How's the strike rate today, Sanjay Manjrekar? #ViratKohli? ?? pic.twitter.com/HCYteJsM2n
¡ª devuu;) (@devuuux13) May 3, 2025
Virat kohli back to ? cap holder
¡ª ak_waiyed (@ak_waiyed) May 3, 2025
11 innings
505 runs #ViratKohli #ViratKohli? #RCBvsCSK #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/27pyzYWpOl
Law of average doesn't work for Kohli. Unreal consistency ?#ViratKohli? pic.twitter.com/KULym7pD2S
¡ª Vivek (@hailKohli18) May 3, 2025
Teams
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal
Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis, Deepak Hooda, MS Dhoni(w/c), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Subs: Shivam Dube, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Jamie Overton
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