In the build-up to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Ekana Stadium on Friday - Virat Kohli found himself at the centre of attention - and not for something usual.
During a football session before the game, the RCB star attempted a kick but hilariously missed the ball and fell to the ground. The moment was caught on camera and quickly surfaced on social media.
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WATCH - Virat Kohli's football blooper before RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 match
Fans couldn’t get enough of the rare blooper - especially given Kohli’s usually athletic demeanour. Thankfully, there was no injury scare - he instantly bounced back to his feet, chased the ball down to the boundary rope and launched it skyward towards a teammate.
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It was not the kind of pre-match highlight RCB would have planned but the clip brought a light-hearted moment to what has otherwise been a tense play-off race. It also showed Kohli’s playful side which fans always enjoy getting a glimpse of during practice sessions.
Virat Kohli Yesterday 😭 pic.twitter.com/nnXhNx93tQ
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What's next for RCB?
Kohli and RCB will return to action on Tuesday for their final league game against Lucknow Super Giants - again at the Ekana Stadium. With 17 points from 13 matches, Bengaluru sit third in the standings and are in the hunt for a top-two finish.
The match is important in shaping their playoff path. Virat Kohli is RCB’s leading run-scorer this season and has scored 548 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 145.35.