[Watch] Virat Kohli and KL Rahul involved in a heated argument during DC vs RCB IPL 2025 match

The Arun Jaitley Stadium was alive as RCB faced DC in a pivotal IPL 2025 match. While RCB aimed to chase 163, a heated exchange between stars Virat Kohli and KL Rahul stole the spotlight.

IPL 2025: Virat Kohli vs KL Rahul fight

The Arun Jaitley Stadium was buzzing with energy as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals faced off in a crucial IPL 2025 clash. But while the cricket was gripping, it was a fiery moment between two of India’s biggest stars, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, that truly stole the show.

RCB, chasing a modest 163 after Delhi posted 162/8, didn’t have the smoothest start. The early wickets put pressure on their batting line-up, and naturally, the responsibility fell on Virat Kohli to steady the ship. For the most part, Kohli looked his usual composed self — until the seventh over, when emotions spilt over. However, after the match, both players had a light moment with hugs and laughs all around.

Why did Kohli and Rahul had an alercation?

In the middle of a tense passage of play, Kohli said something in passing to KL Rahul, who was keeping wicket for Delhi. Rahul’s reaction — a helpless, almost resigned look — said it all. There was no physical altercation, just a sharp exchange of words that left the air crackling for a few moments.

The cameras caught it, the crowd gasped, and for a second, the match seemed to pause around the two icons. No one knows exactly what was said, but the body language was enough to show that neither was in the mood to back down. Here's the complete video of the incident of the argument:

It’s important to remember that Kohli and Rahul are close friends off the field — travel buddies, teammates, and partners in countless Indian victories. This was nothing more than a heat-of-the-moment flare-up, the kind that happens when pride, pressure, and playoffs are on the line.

RCB hunts down DC to become table toppers

The high-octane clash between two in-form sides of the IPL 2025 resulted in a win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets. RCB chased down the target in 18.3 overs and registered the 7th win of the tournament. Fifties from Virat Kohli (51) and Krunal Pandya (71), along with a quick cameo at the end by Tim David (19) (5), helped RCB become the table toppers.

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, had the match in their grasp until Kohli and Krunal built a solid partnership of 119 runs, which eventually threw the hosts out of the game. Delhi Capitals have slipped from second to fourth position with this defeat.

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