Published 11:15 IST, May 5th 2022

RCB vs CSK: Virat Kohli's fiery celebration of skipper MS Dhoni's wicket goes viral; Watch

Kohli's ecstatic joy was unsurprising, given what Dhoni can do with the bat in slog overs. Dhoni had previously saved CSK from a loss earlier this season.

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Virat Kohli, former India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain, is noted for his ferocious and animated on-field celebrations, regardless of opponent's stature or game's situation. During RCB's game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday, Kohli was observed doing just that. Kohli exploded in joy and went across field to celebrate wicket of MS Dhoni near end of CSK's innings when RCB were on verge of winning game.

Kohli's ecstatic joy was unsurprising, given what Dhoni can do with bat in slog overs. Dhoni h previously saved CSK from loss in a match earlier this season. Dhoni's dismissal in 18th over off Josh Hazlewood's bowling was thus a cause for celebration for RCB and Kohli, who burst out in immense joy and was seen punching in air. Many individuals on social media, however, believe Kohli crossed line with his euphoric celebration following Dhoni's dismissal.

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Several people, on or hand, came out in Kohli's support, saying that re's nothing wrong with his celebration. Supporters of Kohli countered his critics citing examples of former India skipper's similar celebrations for or players not of same stature as Dhoni. Some people also said that Kohli celebrates in a similar fashion for every wicket that falls in a game of which he is a part. Here's how netizens are reacting to incident.  

RCB vs CSK

As far as match is concerned, Bangalore defeated Chennai by 13 runs courtesy of a superb batting performance by Mahipal Lomror and some amazing bowling by Harshal Patel and Co. Batting first, RCB scored 173/8 in 20 overs with Lomror hitting 42 off 27 balls. Dinesh Karthik played a quickfire knock towards backend of RCB's innings to take total above 170 runs.

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Chennai Super Kings failed to chase down target and were restricted to 160/8 in 20 overs. Apart from Devon Conway, Moeen Ali, and Ruturaj Gaikw, none of or batters were able to get going. Harshal picked three wickets for RCB and was named player of match. 

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11:15 IST, May 5th 2022