Virat Kohli's fan arrested after breaching his security in Eden Gardens

Veteran cricketer Virat Kohli is known for his huge fan following wherever he travels in the world. When it comes to India, Kohli's fan following crosses barriers and his followers are ready to do anything to meet him.

A similar incident happened during the opening match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens. A fan breached the security during the match to touch Virat Kohli's feet.

However, the security rushed in quickly and was able to take the fan outside the ground. There were no obstacles in the game as it continued. Kohli kept on batting like a man completely focused on a particular target.

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Virat Kohli's fan arrested for breaching security

According to RevSportz, the fan who breached the security to meet Virat Kohli during the match has been arrested under Section 329, according to which he can be fined or face some time in jail.

A fan who breached to meet Virat Kohli at Eden Gardens has been arrested under section 329. [RevSportz] pic.twitter.com/AnO0ZN7U8z

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 23, 2025

It is not the first time when a fan has breached the security when Kohli is playing. Kohli's immense popularity means that such instances have been quite common on Indian grounds.

How did this incident happen?

The incident took place during the 13th overs of RCB's innings when a fan ran in to breach the security and touched Virat Kohli's feet. It left Kohli baffled as he was in the zone and batting extremely well.

He turned his head around but the fan was quick to touch his feet. The fan also managed to hug Kohli before the security officials took him out of the ground.

The umpires also asked the fans to leave the ground quickly while Kohli asked the security officials to gently treat the supporter without causing him much harm.

Virat Kohli's takes RCB to opening day win

Despite the incident, Kohli carried on batting imperiously. Overall, he had a brilliant evening with the bat as he took RCB home comforbly in the end. It was not a typical Kohli-type of an innings as he showed aggressive intent from the first ball he faced.

Usually, he plays the role of an anchor but Kohli showed that he can play aggressively as well. He formed a fine partnership of 95 runs in just 8.3 overs with his new opening partner Phil Salt, who scored 56 off 31 balls.

While Salt was dismissed, Kohli carried on and maintained the aggressive momentum. He didn't bother to slow down and even took down KKR's best bowlers Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine.

The 36-year-old finished on an unbeaten 59 off just 36 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. Kohli's good form with the bat augurs well for RCB in the upcoming matches. He was the highest run-getter last season and has continued that momentum this year as well.