Watch: Virat’s helmet blow sparks fiery response IPL 2025

Kohli’s sheer willpower in RCB’s match against CSK on March 28 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is truly something spectacular. This was especially showcased during the face-off against CSK’s sling-action bowler Matheesha Pathirana, which gave rise to a rather classic moment of the match. 

Pathirana unleashed a fiery bouncer that Kohli attempted to pull but mistimed, resulting in the ball striking his helmet. That match was anticipated to be a rollercoaster for the spectators. The first aid was on the scene immediately after the effect, and the Chepauk town diaphorically stared in shock. As luck would have it, Kohli was examined and allowed to proceed. 

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What did he do first? Easily hit a six over mid-deep. Even after sitting out, seeing knee-deep made him eye the crowd instead and send a message. Then he easily followed that up with a flat four-face, pushing a pass strike towards Kubler.

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Fans all over went wild, screaming over the electrifying climate over the atmosphere brought by the already known former RCB captain and his sheer commanding Kohli. The effortless assault not only silenced all skeptics but also firmly established him as a performer with mounting pressure on him. Pathirana, who has that trademark yorker delivery, felt the full force of Kohli's aggression a rare experience in this high-stakes rivalry.