Virat Kohli teases KL Rahul by replicating his ‘This is my ground’ celebration in Delhi

If there is one thing we all love about Virat Kohli, it is that he wears his heart on his sleeve, without any second thoughts. Be it thumping his chest after a big century, roaring after a crucial wicket or sharing a playful moment with his teammates or rivals, Kohli never holds back his raw emotions

And on Sunday (April 27) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Kohli gave fans another fun moment to remember. After helping Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) beat Delhi Capitals (DC), Virat Kohli hogged the limelight by playfully teasing KL Rahul by copying his now-famous ‘This is my ground’ celebration.

Virat Kohli playfully teases KL Rahul after DC vs RCB match

After the match, in a moment that quickly went viral, Kohli was seen chatting with Rahul and mockingly recreating the ‘This is my ground’ celebration. Kohli was always ready to stir the pot with a wink and a smile, in what was a light-hearted moment that grabbed the attention of the viewers.

KOHLI mocking KL RAHUL for his celebration 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/fmMa4G2eQO

— 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐈 (@chittionline) April 28, 2025

For those who missed the backstory, on April 10, during the RCB vs. DC match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was Rahul who had unleashed the ‘This is my ground’ gesture after a standout performance. Naturally, it caught fire on social media, with fans across the country talking about it. Fast forward a few weeks, and Kohli, ever the entertainer, decided it was time for a little friendly payback on Rahul’s home turf.

Delhi Capitals scored 162 for 8 in their allotted 20 overs. KL Rahul was Delhi’s top scorer with 41 runs off 30 balls, including three fours. Tristan Stubbs scored 34 runs off 18 balls, with five fours and one six. On the other side of the coin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the pick of the bowlers for RCB, as he accounted for 3 dismissals, giving away 33 runs in his quota of 4 overs.

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In reply, RCB chased down the target in 18.3 overs Virat Kohli provided a strong start to the game by scoring a gritty half-century, mustering 51 of 47 balls, including 4 fours. He also put together a brilliant 119-run stand with Krunal Pandya, who was the pick of the batters for RCB as he scored 73 off 47 balls, including 5 fours and 4 sixes. RCB are currently on top of the table with 14 points, including seven wins and three defeats.