IPL 2025: The inaugural match of IPL 2025 took place on March 22 at Eden Gardens, featuring a contest between RCB and KKR, where RCB emerged victorious by 7 wickets. The triumph was largely attributed to Virat Kohli’s impressive unbeaten score of 59 runs.

The opening match at Eden Gardens showcased numerous records and memorable moments, one of which involved a fan who managed to enter the field to meet his idol, King Kohli, fulfilling his dream by touching his feet. This incident has quickly gained traction on social media. It occurred when Virat Kohli reached his fifty by hitting a four on the final ball of the 13th over during RCB’s innings. A fan, evading security, rushed onto the field to meet Kohli, falling at his feet to seek his blessings and embracing him tightly. As the fan knelt before Kohli, the cricketer helped him up, and they shared a hug.

Meanwhile, security personnel arrived to separate them, during which Kohli was seen urging the guards to handle the situation gently. This heartwarming moment has since gone viral online. Notably, this marked Virat’s 56th half-century in the IPL, contributing significantly to RCB’s victory over KKR.

In this match, RCB’s newly appointed captain, Rajat Patidar, won the toss and opted to bowl first, a decision that proved advantageous for the team. KKR set a target of 175 runs, which RCB successfully chased down in just 16.2 overs, with both Virat Kohli (59*) and Phil Salt (56) contributing half-centuries to secure a 7-wicket win for RCB in the season opener.