A concerning incident unfolded at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur after the Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match. A fan breached security and entered the field, attempting to meet Virat Kohli.
The incident occurred when Kohli was engaged in a conversation with Rajasthan Royals’ players and coaches following the match. Without warning, the fan sprinted towards Kohli, prompting the former Indian captain to swiftly move out of the way to avoid the enthusiastic supporter.
The incident has sparked a debate about the balance between fan enthusiasm and player safety. While fans’ passion for cricket is undeniable, incidents like these highlight the need for robust security measures to prevent potential disruptions or harm.
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets
Virat Kohli’s 100th T20 fifty and Phil Salt’s blazing knock at the top saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets. Salt smashed 65 off 33 balls, consisting of five boundaries and six sixes. While Kohli remained unbeaten on 62 off 45 balls after being dropped by Riyan Parag on 7 runs.
Royals batting first posted 173 for 4 in 20 overs on a two-paced pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored for the team with 75 runs off 47 balls. The opener, who was helped by poor fielding effort, stitched a 49-run partnership with Sanju Samson. However, the Rajasthan captain struggled for momentum, managing just 15 off 19 balls. Shimron Hetmyer also struggled on this pitch, while Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel chipped in with crucial 30s to give Rajasthan a decent total on the board.
