RCB vs GT | Twitter reacts to Kohli’s no-holds-barred cover drive to brother-turned-opposition Siraj
If there could be an eighth wonder of the world corresponding to the cricket world, Virat Kohli’s cover drive would surely be a worthy nomination. The Indian stalwart executed a lovely cover drive against his former teammate and close mate Mohammed Siraj, who was a part of his opposition team.
As the toss favoured the visiting captain Shubman Gill, the idea to field first paid dividends as Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj hit the right areas in the first couple of overs. Despite dominating the first couple of overs, Kohli’s glorious stroke after a mid-way stop from Siraj’s run-up was one of the cherished moments among fans.
After a single off the first ball of the opening over, Kohli seemed unprepared to face Siraj as the Hyderabad pacer had to reload after a half-stop. Subsequently, he dished a length ball outside the stumps that the right-hander prodded forward to drive it on the up. Kohli came into a good position to time the cover drive beautifully through the two fielders on the off side. Seeing Siraj stop and get bashed for a four by his non-biological brother, the Twitterverse abuzz.
Hahaha! Expected!
Siraj paused mid-runup, unable to bowl his first ball to his bhaiya Virat. A moment of love, respect, and emotions beyond the game. ❤️🥹 #Siraj #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/0xg3Ix1H1g
— CricFreak69 (@Twi_Swastideep) April 2, 2025
Yupe!
Arshad Khan gets Virat Kohli
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) April 2, 2025
- Siraj clean up by Devdutt padikkal
RCB 2 down at Chinnaswamy vs Gujarat Titans.!! pic.twitter.com/0cWFoWCQvX
Good shot!
FIRST BALL FOUR FOR VIRAT KOHLI VS MOHAMMAD SIRAJ. 🔥#RCBvGT #IPL2025 #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/SHPlBK2w9f
— Nishu Gautam (@NishuGautam10) April 2, 2025
LOL! Yesss!
Virat Kohli vs Siraj
— Ritesh Sports 18 (@RiteshSports) April 2, 2025
1st ball four 🤯#IPL2025 #RCBvGT #viratkholi #mohammedsiraj pic.twitter.com/86YuJzuVTY
Yeah he scored a four!
Virat vs siraj 😭😭😭#RCBvsGT
— Lovely 🧑⚕️❣️ (@fen06_lovely) April 2, 2025
Yeah!
FIRST BALL FOUR FOR VIRAT KOHLI VS MOHAMMAD SIRAJ. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/QBqP3c1RnL
— Md Nagori (@Sulemannagori23) April 2, 2025
Hmm ok cool!
Virat vs siraj 😭#RCBvGT #siraj #viratkohli pic.twitter.com/F0L1F2pPwh
— VIRAT ARMY 💫❤️ (@VIRAT_FANPAGE_1) April 2, 2025
Why crying? Enjoy game bruh!
Virat vs siraj 😭😭😭#RCBvsGT
— 𝕵𝖎𝖘𝖍𝖚🌟🌟 (@Jigyasa06230631) April 2, 2025
That's how you start!
Virat Kohli vs Siraj
— SACHIN 05 (@sachiin_05) April 2, 2025
1st ball four 🤯 pic.twitter.com/2JAV5XeYiU