The IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Supergiants and Royal Challengers Bangalore saw Virat Kohli’s side register a comfortable win despite a poor batting display. As the RCB bowlers dominated the LSG top-order, Kohli celebrated animatedly by kissing his wife Anushka Sharma, who was present to celebrate his 35th birthday.
Kohli’s team got off to a perfect start as he picked up early wickets with Mohammad Siraj dismissing a batsman on the first ball of the second innings. When Krunal Pandya mistimed the shot, Kohli caught the ball and kissed it towards his wife. A few balls later, Kohli again took a catch and celebrated by blowing another kiss. The captain’s gesture added a heartwarming touch to RCB’s victory.
In the last match against Rajasthan, Kohli caught the ball gracefully and as part of his celebration, blew a flying kiss to Anushka Sharma, who was in the stands. It quickly went viral, with people all over the internet talking about it.
Media Credits: Jio Cinema pic.twitter.com/UUcIWWy8mI— Rajendra Tikyani (@Rspt1503) May 1, 2023
Virat Kohli showed the level to Gautam Gambhir in his own stadium.pic.twitter.com/IrALeoUdPD– Shaurya (@Kohli_Dewotee) May 1, 2023
Virat Kohli gave flying kiss to Anushka #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/YslypyVSya— Mohit (@cricmohit01) April 23, 2023
I REPEAT: DON’T MESS WITH THE KING__
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– RSY & VK (@rsyvknewID) May 1, 2023
During the same match against Lucknow, former India international Gautam Gambhir was seen celebrating aggressively throughout the game. He was cheering his teammates and even silenced the Bengaluru crowd by putting a finger to his lips after the match. The picture from their celebration went viral on social media and received mixed reactions. Notably, the same crowd had jeered Rohit Sharma a few days back when Mumbai Indians traveled to the venue to play against the home team.
Overall, the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore saw some exciting moments, including Kohli’s celebratory gesture towards his wife and Gambhir’s animated celebration.