NEW DELHI: A moment of concern gripped fans during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Gujarat Titans (GT) IPL 2025 clash when star batter Virat Kohli injured his finger while fielding at deep mid-wicket.
The incident occurred in the 12th over of Gujarat Titans’ chase when Sai Sudharsan swept a delivery from Krunal Pandya with brute force.
Kohli attempted to stop the ball, but it skidded awkwardly and struck his right hand before rolling to the boundary.
As the ball raced away, Kohli immediately dropped to his knees, clutching his injured finger. The stadium fell into momentary silence as RCB’s medical staff rushed onto the field.
After a quick on-field assessment, Kohli was able to continue, but he looked uncomfortable, flexing his fingers frequently.
While the extent of the knock remains unclear, fans will be hoping it does not affect his performances in the remainder of the tournament.
Earlier, RCB had a tough start to their innings after being put in to bat, with Kohli himself falling early for 7 off 6 balls, courtesy of Arshad Khan.
Mohammed Siraj (3/19) spearheaded GT’s attack, dismantling RCB’s top order as the home side slumped to 42/4 in 6.2 overs.
However, Liam Livingstone (54 off 40), Jitesh Sharma (33 off 21), and Tim David (32 off 18) mounted a spirited comeback, guiding RCB to a competitive 169/8. Livingstone’s late blitz, including three sixes off Rashid Khan in one over, proved crucial in giving RCB a respectable total.
With RCB already dealing with an inconsistent season, Kohli’s injury could be a major setback.
His form and fitness remain crucial for the team’s success. Fans will be keeping a close eye on updates regarding his knock.