[WATCH]- Virat Kohli Thrashes Spencer Johnson For Consecutive Sixes In KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Opener

Virat Kohli smashed back-to-back sixes off Spencer Johnson in the IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22. The star batter was in top form as he played identical strokes, launching the ball straight over the bowler’s head to start the fifth over with a bang.

Spencer Johnson delivered a length ball outside off, which Kohli stepped across and lofted towards the sight screen for a six, with the ball landing on the boundary skirtings. He then replicated the shot on the very next delivery, dispatching a length ball angling across him over the ropes.

The 36-year-old showcased his brilliance, thrilling the crowd with his attacking display. You can watch the video here:

The iconic Virat Kohli goes down the ground 😎

Sit back and enjoy his exquisite stroke play 🎁🍿@RCBTweets race away to 80/0 after 6 overs.

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Notably, Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer in IPL history, with over 8,000 runs to his name. He also claimed the Orange Cap last season. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase their first-ever IPL title, Kohli will be eager to maintain his stellar form in the tournament.

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt give RCB a fiery start in the IPL 2025 opener against KKR

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt gave RCB a flying start against KKR in the IPL 2025 opener. At the time of writing, RCB stood strong at 86/0 after seven overs. Earlier, KKR, opting to bat first, posted 174/8 in 20 overs. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane led the charge with a blistering 56 off 31 balls, smashing four sixes and five boundaries.

Sunil Narine provided solid support, scoring 44 off 26 deliveries, including three sixes and six fours. The pair stitched together a crucial 103-run stand for the second wicket after Quinton de Kock fell early for just four runs.

However, RCB struck back with quick breakthroughs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed a handy 30 off 22 balls. Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for RCB, claiming 3/29, while Josh Hazlewood chipped in with two wickets.

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