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In a high-stakes encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025, Virat Kohli once again proved why he remains one of the most captivating figures in world cricket — this time, not with the bat, but with a moment of sheer composure in the field.
The incident occurred on the last ball of the ninth over during PBKS’s run chase, when a miscommunication between Josh Inglis and Nehal Wadhera led to a chaotic run-out. But it was Kohli’s icy reaction that stole the spotlight.
Nehal Wadhera left stranded after mix-up with Josh Inglis
Suyash Sharma delivered a short ball outside off that was punched down the ground by Inglis. Tim David, stationed at long-on, fielded it cleanly and hurled it to the non-striker’s end. Inglis had no intention of running a second, but Wadhera had already committed, sprinting down the pitch.
Caught in the middle of the confusion, both Inglis and Wadhera ended up at the bowler’s end. Kohli swiftly collected the throw and relayed it to the wicketkeeper, who dismantled the stumps in time to dismiss Wadhera. It was a gift for RCB in a moment where PBKS desperately needed to stabilize their innings.
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Virat Kohli’s cold celebration following Wadhera’s wicket
What followed next was unexpected. Known for his fiery, animated celebrations, Kohli opted for an uncharacteristically stoic reaction. With a laser-sharp gaze, he calmly adjusted his cap, then extended both arms outward in a slow, assertive manner — a silent declaration of dominance.
The gesture, now being widely shared on social media, was seen by many fans as Kohli silently owning the moment. The clip has quickly gone viral, with fans dubbing it “the coldest celebration of the season.”
Here is the video:
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