Fan touches Virat Kohli’s feet. | (Credits: X)
A case of pitch invasion has taken place in the very first match of IPL 2025 as a fan fell onto Virat Kohli’s feet during the match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at the Eden Gardens. A video of the same surfaced on social media as the security personnel were seen dragging him away.
The Delhi-born cricketer was in his element on the night as he stayed unbeaten on 59 to fire the Royal Challengers to a seven-wicket victory over the defending champions. The veteran clattered four fours and three sixes in his 36-ball knock as he and Phil Salt broke the back of the run-chase of 175. The Royal Challengers needed only 16.2 overs to win the game with seven wickets to spare.
“It’s a ground I know” – Phil Salt
Speaking to the host broadcaster after the seven-wicket win, Salt, who had put on 95 with Kohli, said it was key during the run-chase and felt dew made their job even easier. The 28-year-old England batter claimed:
“Kohli and I haven’t batted together much, to put on a partnership like that was key. It’s a ground I know, had a simple game plan coming in. Wanted to go on longer, but not to be. Batting second here makes a bit of difference, you have to hit through the line.”
Krunal Pandya, who claimed figures of 4-0-29-3, earned the Player of the Match award.
