Punjab Kings’ young cricketer Musheer Khan experienced a heartwarming moment during the IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. After RCB’s thrilling 7-wicket win, Virat Kohli gifted his bat to Musheer Khan, leaving the young player overwhelmed with emotion.
Musheer Khan shared his emotional response and stated that he started crying when he received the bat from Virat Kohli. Musheer said, “Maine rona shuru kardiya jaise hi unhone bat diya” (I started crying when he(Kohli) gave me the bat) which clearly conveys his heartfelt appreciation.
The match saw RCB’s dominant performance, with Virat Kohli scoring an unbeaten 73 off 54 balls and Devdutt Padikkal contributing a fluent 61 off 35 deliveries. Their 103-run partnership off 69 balls for the second wicket helped RCB chase down PBKS’ total of 157/6 in 20 overs with ease.
For Musheer Khan, who was signed by PBKS for INR 30 lakhs in the 2025 mega auction and has yet to make his IPL debut, receiving Kohli’s bat holds immense sentimental value. This gesture showcases Kohli’s kind and generous personality, further endearing him to fans and fellow players alike.
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 7 wickets
In an exciting IPL match held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on April 20, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a convincing 7-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS). The match, which began at 3:30 pm, saw RCB’s bowlers and batsmen put up an impressive performance.
PBKS batted first and managed to score 157/6 in 20 overs. Prabhsimran Singh was the standout performer for PBKS, scoring 33 runs off 17 balls, including 5 boundaries and 1 six. Shashank Singh also contributed with 31 runs off 33 balls, featuring 1 boundary. Despite these efforts, PBKS couldn’t post a challenging total. Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for RCB, claiming 2 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs. His economical bowling set the tone for RCB’s dominance in the match.
In response, RCB chased down the target with ease, scoring 159/3 in 18.5 overs. Virat Kohli was the star performer, scoring 73 runs off 54 balls, featuring 7 boundaries and 1 six. Devdutt Padikkal also contributed significantly, scoring 61 runs off 35 balls, including 5 boundaries and 4 sixes. RCB’s batting line-up showcased their prowess, wrapping up the match with an 7-wicket victory. For PBKS, Harpreet Brar was the most effective bowler, taking 1 wicket for 27 runs in 4 overs. Despite his efforts, PBKS couldn’t stop RCB from registering a convincing win.
