'He is the boss there' - Sanjay Bangar shares his excitement for Virat Kohli's reply to Delhi Capitals in his home ground

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are ready to take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in an important IPL 2025 match on Sunday, April 27, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The points are not the only thing at stake, but also the bragging rights between two superstar batters, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.

In their previous meeting earlier this month, Rahul lit up the Chinnaswamy Stadium with a sublime unbeaten 93 off 53 balls, guiding Delhi to a memorable six-wicket win. His "Kantara" celebration, signaling Bengaluru as his "home turf," quickly went viral. Now, it's Kohli's turn on his actual home ground, with RCB coach Sanjay Bangar teasing that Kohli might just deliver a fitting response.

“I think Virat would do it a little bit differently. I think he will show that, 'OK, that pavilion in which you're sitting, it's mine'. Who's the boss? Virat is the boss there,” Bangar said on Star Sports. With the Arun Jaitley Stadium housing the iconic ‘Virat Kohli Pavilion,’ Kohli certainly has the perfect stage set.

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Kohli and Rahul Set for a Blockbuster Battle as Playoff Race Heats Up for their Teams 

Both players have been in phenomenal touch this season. Kohli has hit 392 runs in nine games at 65.33 average and a strike rate of 144.11, closing on the Orange Cap. KL Rahul is not far behind either, with 323 runs from seven games, finding a balance between consistency and his newly found aggressive style.

Apart from the individual war, the game is of gigantic significance in the playoff situation. DC and RCB share 12 points each, with Delhi positioned above them in net run rate. Bengaluru can potentially become the league leaders with a win that would seal their playoff push. Fans can anticipate fireworks during the celebrations and with the bat as night falls in Delhi. The match between Kohli and Rahul is sure to be one of the highlights of the 2025 Indian Premier League, with pride, points, and a little playful retaliation on the line.