IPL 2025: Kohli's dismissal triggers collapse and fan fury

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting innings came crashing down in an array pattern after Virat Kohli’s early dismissal against Delhi Capitals. Kohli’s wicket not only halted momentum but triggered a rapid slide, leaving fans frustrated and furious. 

RCB’s quick slide: Padikkal and Salt depart

Before Kohli’s wicket, RCB had already started slipping. Mukesh entered the attack and struck with a slower delivery to remove Devdutt Padikkal for just 1 run. Padikkal tried to go big but mistimed it, handing a straightforward catch to Axar Patel at mid-on. Soon after, Phil Salt was run out in a shocking mix-up. After nudging a ball from Axar Patel, Salt took off for a single. But Kohli stopped midway, sensing the danger. Salt, stuck in the middle, tried to rush back but slipped, giving KL Rahul enough time to knock off the bails. Salt was gone for 37.

Social media turns brutal on Kohli’s exit

The mood on social media turned gloomy fast. One fan wrote, “Virat Kohli out hone ke baad match dekhne ka man nahi karta.” 

Virat Kohli out hone ke bad match dekhne ka man nahi karta he 😌

— parsiv (@parsivmoctakin) April 10, 2025

Another user demanded, “Virat Kohli ko retirement leni chahiye IPL se.” 

Virat kohli ko retirement leni chahiye ipl sai. Agar rcb match haara tu virat ki wajh sai hoga. #RCBvDC

— شاکر میر (@SHAKIRM01) April 10, 2025

A third post mocked the team’s collapse: “RCB innings was looking solid… and then Virat Kohli got out. Suddenly it’s not Royal Challengers Bangalore, it’s Royal Collapse Bangalore!”

RCB innings was looking solid… and then Virat Kohli got out.

Suddenly it’s not Royal Challengers Bangalore, it’s Royal Collapse Bangalore! 🤡🤡 pic.twitter.com/9HHzhDkmDJ

— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) April 10, 2025

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru struggles to find momentum after early dismissals including that of Virat Kohli, pressure is mounting on the remaining batters to stabilise the innings. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals continue to dominate with sharp bowling and smart fielding. With social media abuzz and emotions running high, all focus is now on whether RCB can bounce back or face another disappointing collapse.

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