IPL 2023: 'Aggressive Virat Kohli celebration is back' - Twitter reacts as RCB batter hits 33-ball fifty

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli hit his third fifty of the season in the match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday and celebrated in a pumped up fashion to send the fans into a frenzy. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter thumped his chest with some expletives coming out of his mouth.

The fans were immediately reminded of the 'aggressive' Kohli of the past who would usually celebrate his milestones in animated fashions. However, the 34-year-old's celebration in the last couple of years have been rather subdued. Even after hitting his much-awaited 71st international ton, he had maintained his calm.

But it wasn't the case at the buzzing Chinnaswamy. Kohli continued his red hot form with and hit six four and a six en route to another fifty. The right-hander smashed two back-to-back boundaries in the first over of the match from Delhi pacer Anrich Nortje. During the course of the innings, Kohli also became the first player to score 2500 IPL runs at a single venue.

The Delhi-born cricketer has completed 2500 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Notably, Kohli is one of the very few players in the 16-year history of the tournament to have such a long career and play for just one franchise.

Here's how the fans have reacted to the power-packed knock and aggressive celebration from Kohli.

Virat Kohli in IPL 2023

Matches - 4
Runs - 214
Average - 71.33
Strike rate - 148

Second highest run scorer for Orange Cap. Onto the next one 💪#RCBvDChttps://t.co/7g1GbtXJvq

— Aarav (@sigma__male_) April 15, 2023

Virat Kohli becomes the first ever batter to complete 2,500 runs at a venue in the IPL - Chinnaswamy Stadium.

No other has scored even 2,000 runs at a single venue! pic.twitter.com/4Bpz79zfGN

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 15, 2023

We're living for these moments

What a comeback you made Virat kohli in IPL ❤ pic.twitter.com/OHkSEuNQWv

— Ameee ♥ (@kohlifanAmeee) April 15, 2023

"When I come out of this phase, I will score runs continuosly and will continue to be consistent." - Virat Kohli

• 3 Fifty In 4 Innings In IPL 2023. Man of his words. 🙌♥️ pic.twitter.com/UtUvXo94MC

— Sayam Ahmad (@sayam_ahmad_) April 15, 2023

The King Is Hungry For Revenge The match is not between RCBvDC The match is between Virat Kohli vs Ganguly pic.twitter.com/augeSgeM2Y

— Kevin (@imkevin149) April 15, 2023

Milestone for Virat Kohli today:

•2500 runs at Chinnaswamy in IPL.
•Only player to have 2500 in a single venue.
•Most runs against DC in IPL history.
•Most 50+ scores by Indian in IPL.
•Completed 23th 50+ scores at Chinnaswamy in IPL.

The Record Machine, King Kohli. pic.twitter.com/ATSQD3s7gs

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) April 15, 2023

2016 version of Virat Kohli is back pic.twitter.com/nhcuHbXJMm

— ☥ (@chixxsays) April 15, 2023

Aggressive Virat Kohli is back! He's coming to break his 973 runs record! #ViratKohli | #RCBvDChttps://t.co/CWu4rstgKk

— 𝖠𝖺𝗅𝗂𝗒𝖺𝗁♥︎ (@Aaliya_Zain5) April 15, 2023

Kohli is now the second-highest run-scorer in the IPL 2023. He has scored 214 runs at an average of 71.33. Shikhar Dhwana is occupying the top spot with 233 runs in four matches at an average of 116.50.