Watch: Virat Kohli nearly helps CSK beat RCB by dropping Ravindra Jadeja's catch in IPL thriller

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli came up with a torrid effort on the field during the game against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match between the two teams took place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

The match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings went down to the wire with both teams giving their best. The game went to the last over only because of the poor effort that came from the Rajat Patidar-led side while defending a total of 213 runs.

One of the worst efforts from Virat Kohli as he dropped Ravindra Jadeja in the 19th over. It's fair to say that it could have cost Royal Challengers Bengaluru big time as the Chennai Super Kings all-rounder went on to play a brilliant innings under pressure. But thanks to bowlers, the hosts won.

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On the first ball of the over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a half-volley on the stumps, to which Ravindra Jadeja lofted flat towards long-on, where Virat Kohli was stationed. It was an easy catch for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but he bottled the chance to surprise many.

Virat Kohli ran to his right at long-on as the ball hit his body after missing his hands and ran away for four. The senior batter was extremely disappointed with the effort, and even skipper Rajat Patidar looked unhappy but clapped in encouragement.

Watch: Virat Kohli drops a dolly to give reprieve to Ravindra Jadeja in RCB vs CSK

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Ravindra Jadeja ended up playing an innings of the unbeaten 77 runs off 45 balls

Ravindra Jadeja ended up playing an innings of the unbeaten 77 runs off 45 balls. The Chennai Super Kings all-rounder batted with a strike rate of over 171 and also slammed eight boundaries and two sixes during his stay at the crease.

But his effort went in vain as Chennai Super failed to chase the target of 214 runs. They had the game in control as Ravindra Jadeja, along with Ayush Mhatre (94), put the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter under massive pressure with their 114 runs partnership.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru picked two back-to-back wickets to tighten the game. Jadeja and MS Dhoni (12) tried their best to take their team home but failed. Yash Dayal saved 15 runs off the last over to win the game for his team.

Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell and Romario Shepherd slam fifties to take RCB to total of 213 runs

Earlier, Virat Kohli also played a brilliant hand for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The batter slammed a fifty and ended with an inning of 62 runs off 33 balls. The right-hander had a strike rate of over 187 and also hit five boundaries and five sixes during his stay. His powerful start set a great platform for the team as they posted a big total on the board.

Jacob Bethell (55) at the top hit a fifty, while Romario Shepherd (52*) slammed a 14-ball fifty that powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a total of 213 runs. Apart from Kohli and Shepherd, Bethell also hit a vital half-century.

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