'Kohli Out, RCB Out' – Fans React as Virat Kohli Falls to Arshdeep Singh in Pivotal IPL 2025 Clash

The much-anticipated IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) took a dramatic turn when star batter Virat Kohli was dismissed early by Arshdeep Singh, sending shockwaves through the Chinnaswamy Stadium and across social media.

Kohli, who has been the backbone of RCB’s batting lineup for over a decade, walked out to the crease with high expectations riding on his shoulders. However, Arshdeep Singh, known for his ability to deliver under pressure, struck gold with a perfectly executed delivery that saw Kohli caught behind for a modest score.The dismissal proved to be a turning point in the match. RCB, already under pressure in the tournament standings, struggled to recover from the early blow. As the team’s hopes began to fade, fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with the phrase "Kohli out, RCB out" trending across platforms within minutes.

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Twitter, in particular, was flooded with reactions — some disheartened, some critical, and others simply resigned to the team's familiar struggles.

“Kohli’s wicket is half the match lost for RCB. Same story every season,” wrote one user.“Arshdeep has done what many dream of. Dismissing King Kohli at his home ground!” posted another. For Punjab Kings, the moment was crucial in asserting dominance and building momentum in the match. Arshdeep’s breakthrough set the tone for a disciplined bowling performance that kept RCB’s chase in check throughout the innings.

While RCB fans will hope for a turnaround in the coming fixtures, the Kohli-Arshdeep moment may go down as one of the defining highlights of IPL 2025 — not just for the cricketing impact, but for how it captured the emotional pulse of fans across the country.

As always, when Kohli walks back to the pavilion early, it doesn’t just affect the scoreboard — it shakes the spirit of an entire fanbase.

Twitter reactions after virat  kohli wicket 

Highlights of Virat Kohli innings today 🥹😭#RCBvsPBKS #PBKSvsRCBpic.twitter.com/hbJzkUZuvQ

— Ramesh (@Iam_Rameshh_) April 18, 2025

 

#RCBvPBKS
Virat Kohli caught in 4k at Chinnaswamy pic.twitter.com/fMmPMATjrR

— theboysthing (@theboysthing07)

April 18, 2025

Shreyas Iyer with Virat Kohli. ❤️

- Two Greats of Indian Cricket. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/XjmISfhw6M

— Pick-up Shot (@96ShreyasIyer) April 18, 2025

 

Strike rate in IPL 2025 :

Rohit Sharma - 132
Virat Kohli - 129 😭
Ms Dhoni - 160 🐐 pic.twitter.com/cFPRkkpQSD

— ` (@Itz_Bl3ze) April 18, 2025

 

Virat Kohli on 18th April 2008 : 1 run in 5 balls.

Virat Kohli on 18th April 2025: 1 run in 3 balls.#RCBvsPBKS #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/zCpmYnkzNZ

— Grok Bhau (@GrokBhau) April 18, 2025

 

Let’s all laugh at Chokli 😂#RCBvPBKS Chinnaswamy #ViratKohli rain Virat Kohli #RCBvsPBKS #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/tPFNuNN18y

— SOS (@soswinter) April 18, 2025

 

Virat Kohli bhai ki batting dekhne ke liye TV khola tha #RCBvsPBKS #RCBvPBKS pic.twitter.com/CcUO2jCzVo

— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) April 18, 2025