Fri Apr 25 18:16:48 UTC 2025: ## Kohli’s Rejected Advice Goes Viral, But RCB Triumphs Over RR in IPL Thriller
**Bengaluru, India** – A brief exchange between Virat Kohli and RCB batting coach Dinesh Karthik during Thursday’s IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals has captivated social media. Footage shows Karthik and head coach Andy Flower seemingly offering advice to Kohli while he was fielding, which Kohli appeared to reject. While the exact nature of the conversation remains undisclosed, the moment quickly went viral.
Despite the on-field mystery, Karthik later heaped praise on Kohli’s performance, crediting his exceptional 70-run innings off 42 balls as crucial to RCB’s eventual 11-run victory. Karthik lauded Kohli’s unwavering consistency over 18 years in the IPL, highlighting his dedication and awareness of fan expectations. He further noted Kohli’s guidance of teammates Devdutt Padikkal (50 off 27) and Phil Salt, contributing to RCB’s strong total of 205.
The match saw a thrilling climax. Rajasthan Royals appeared poised for victory, needing just 18 runs from 12 balls. However, a stunning penultimate over from Josh Hazlewood, which yielded two crucial wickets, swung the momentum decisively in RCB’s favor, securing their first home win of the season.
This win propels RCB to third place in the IPL 2025 points table. The mystery surrounding Kohli’s rejected advice adds an intriguing subplot to an already exciting match.
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