As Royal Challengers Bangalore created history against Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL on Tuesday night, the post-match celebrations in the RCB dressing room featured a moment that has gone viral on social media. After what was a high-octane chase against Rishabh Pant-led LSG, Kohli was approached by one of his younger teammates for a picture.
In a clip posted on RCB's official X handle, the 36-year-old jokingly says on camera that Swastik Chikara has been “annoying” him. After the 20-year-old nudged Kohli for a selfie, the latter turned to the camera and said, "Dimaag khaata rehta hai hamesha" (he keeps annoying me). In the next frame, Chikara excitedly shows the picture that he clicked with Kohli.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Kohli's cheerful jibe did not restrict the youngster from showing the picture to the camera, as he jokingly added, "Bade bhai hai hamara. Jab mann kare, tab photo le dete hain" (He's my elder brother. Let's me click a picture with him whenever I want to).
Chikara is yet to make his IPL debut.
Kohli played a part in RCB's record-breaking chase against LSG as he put up 54 in 30 balls, opening alongside Phil Salt. The Challengers confirmed a top-two spot with the win and created history.
Who's that IPL player?The successful 228-run chase with eight balls to spare means that Bengaluru bettered their biggest chase record. The previous record stood at 206 against Gujarat Titans.
The win also means that RCB will now have a direct spot in the final if they manage to win Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings.
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