Virat Kohli & Ravindra Jadeja [Source: @kuchnahi1269083/x.com]
The match may have ended in heartbreak for Chennai Super Kings fans but Virat Kohli made sure there was some fun in the middle, even as CSK’s chase fell apart like a house of cards. During Match 8 of IPL 2025 at Chepauk, while CSK were sinking in their 197-run chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kohli was seen doing what he does best: stirring up energy and grabbing eyeballs.
Kohli’s Dance Moves Spark Laughter Amid CSK’s Collapse
It was deep into CSK’s innings when the required run rate had shot into orbit and the chase was all but over. In a moment that has now gone viral, Virat Kohli walked towards Ravindra Jadeja and broke into a cheeky dance, as if mocking or maybe just playfully teasing the CSK star.
Whether it was a troll or a lighthearted nudge, Ravindra Jadeja took it in stride, sharing a smile, and the crowd lapped it up. It was a rare moment of levity in a game where CSK had very little to smile about.
Despite the one-sided contest, fans couldn’t get enough of the Kohli-Jadeja moment. Social media lit up with memes and reactions with many calling it the "highlight of the match."
RCB Dominate CSK From Start To Finish
RCB had posted a huge 196/7, with half-centuries from Rajat Patidar (51 off 32) and strong cameos from Phil Salt (32 off 16) and Tim David (22* off 8). In reply, CSK’s top order fell like dominoes. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad bagged a duck, and at one stage, CSK were 8/2.
While Rachin Ravindra fought hard (41 off 31) and Jadeja chipped in with 25, it was MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 30 off 16 that gave the fans something to cheer late in the night even if it was too little, too late. CSK eventually crawled to 146/8, losing by 50 runs. The next CSK vs RCB match 2025 is on Saturday, May 3 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, starting 7:30 PM IST.