A couple of fans breached security at the stadium just to get up close with the legend. Among the two fan’s, one of them started clinging onto Kohli and had to be forced out.
Bengaluru: Virat Kohli is arguably the most popular and followed player of the generation. Kohli enjoys a massive fanbase and in India, he is treated like a demi-god. Kohli is literally worshipped in India and fans got a glimpse of that on Monday when RCB took on PBKS at the M. Chinnaswamy stadium. The incident took place when Kohli was batting in the middle. A couple of fans breached security at the stadium just to get up close with the legend. Among the two fan’s, one of them started clinging onto Kohli and had to be forced out.
Here is what transpired during the game.
Rocky in his KGF! King Kohli fans attendance. #ViratKohli #RCBvsPBKS #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/EmGCnS3P4u
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) March 25, 2024
Virat Kohli’s 77 and Dinesh Karthik’s blazing 28-run knock off just 10 balls helped RCB pick up their first win of IPL 2024. They would try to carry on this momentum in their next match against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29 at the same venue. On the other hand, PBKS will try to get back on the winning track as they take on Lucknow Super Giants on March 30 in Lucknow.
“I try to give the team a blazing start, but if wickets fall, you have to understand the conditions as well. Wasn’t the usual placid pitch. It was a bit two-paced. And I thought I need to play correct cricketing shots. Playing across the line wasn’t working. Disappointed I couldn’t finish the game. Was in the slot but sliced it to deep point. Not a bad start – playing after two months and getting into the tournament,” Kohli said after he was named Player of the Match.