Kohli’s ‘Kantara’ Plan For KL Rahul Surfaces As DC Star Jokes; ‘Achha Hua Out Ho Gaya’

In a thrilling encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC), Virat Kohli showed why he’s one of the best in the game, scoring a vital half-century that played a key role in his team’s chase of 163. The match, held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, was about more than just Kohli’s on-field performance; it also highlighted a fun and lighthearted moment shared with his long-time friend and competitor, KL Rahul.

Returning to his hometown, Kohli had a point to prove. RCB was in trouble early on, having lost three quick wickets in pursuit of DC’s target. At that crucial moment, the former RCB captain stepped up, anchoring the chase with a solid 51 runs. His innings was a perfect blend of calm and skill, finding the right balance between aggression and composure. Alongside Krunal Pandya, who finished with an unbeaten 73*, the two formed a crucial 119-run partnership for the fourth wicket. This partnership gave RCB the momentum they needed to stay in the game and take control of the chase.

That “achha hua out ho gaya” from KL 🤣💙 pic.twitter.com/OGFB4AQ4Lx— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 28, 2025

But this match wasn’t just about the runs on the board; it was also about revenge. Earlier in the season, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, DC had handed RCB a crushing defeat, with KL Rahul delivering a match-winning performance. After that win, Rahul had celebrated with the now-iconic ‘Kantara’ dance, marking his dominance on his home turf. Kohli, who had been left disappointed with that loss, had surely kept that moment in mind.

Fast forward to Delhi, and Kohli was eager for a chance to return the favor. However, despite his steady 51 runs, he was dismissed just 18 runs short of the target, unable to pull off the counter-celebration he had imagined. Even so, after the match, Kohli and Rahul shared a light-hearted moment. DC later posted a video of their interaction on social media, showing Kohli doing the ‘Kantara’ celebration with a huge grin on his face, much to Rahul’s amusement.

Rahul, always the playful one, quipped, “yahi bol rha tha mai, achha hua out ho gaya”. Kohli couldn’t help but burst out laughing at the cheeky remark. It was a fun moment, showing the camaraderie between the two, even after such fierce competition on the field.

Kohli’s 51 runs marked his sixth half-century of the season, taking his total runs for the campaign to 443. His efforts, combined with Krunal’s brilliant knock, helped RCB comfortably win the match with eight balls to spare. Afterward, Kohli acknowledged the importance of his partnership with Krunal, which had laid the perfect foundation for RCB’s seventh victory of the season.

At the end of the day, the friendly banter between Kohli and Rahul was a reminder that cricket, while competitive, is also about respect and friendship between players, no matter the rivalry.