The post-match atmosphere during Sunday’s IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings turned unexpectedly tense after RCB clinched a dominant seven-wicket victory on PBKS’ home turf. As the match concluded with Jitesh Sharma smashing a maximum to seal the win, the spotlight swiftly shifted to a fiery moment between two prominent Indian cricketers.
Virat Kohli, who had anchored RCB’s successful chase with a composed and unbeaten 73 off 64 balls, celebrated the win with his trademark intensity. After Jitesh’s winning six, Virat Kohli turned toward PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer and let out a pumped-up celebration, visibly charged with emotion. It wasn’t long before Sheryas Iyer approached Virat Kohli during the customary post-match meet, and what unfolded next was anything but the usual friendly exchange.
The interaction between the two India teammates caught many off guard. Shreyas Iyer appeared clearly upset, and their brief conversation hinted at underlying tension, possibly triggered by Virat Kohli over-the-top reaction. This isn’t the first time Kohli’s high-energy celebrations have made headlines—his aggressive on-field demeanor, especially in moments of triumph or pressure, is part of his cricketing identity.
The incident followed closely on the heels of their earlier viral conversation, which occurred during a rain delay in a previous game between the same teams. However, unlike that friendly chat, Sunday’s exchange carried a distinctly strained tone.
With RCB maintaining their spotless away record this season—five wins in five matches—the team looks formidable on the road. Still, they’re yet to find their rhythm at home, having lost all three matches at their fortress in Bengaluru. Amidst all this, the Kohli-Iyer moment has added another layer of drama to this IPL season.
