RCB vs CSK: Virat Kohli Smashes 300th Six for RCB, Avenges Khaleel Ahmed's Sledging with Back-to-Back Sixes

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RCB vs CSK: In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) hosted the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an IPL 2025 clash that promised fireworks from the very first ball.

The match witnessed a unique battle between two heavyweights: Virat Kohli, the RCB captain, and Khaleel Ahmed, the CSK pacer. It wasn't just a regular fixture - it was a game filled with anticipation as Kohli looked to settle a score with Khaleel after a cheeky exchange earlier in the season, where the bowler had attempted to sledging the star batsman.

The fans, already buzzing with excitement, were in for a treat as Kohli came out with a point to prove. As the match unfolded, it became clear that Kohli was ready to deliver on his promise. Opening the innings with Jacob Bethell, the duo set the tone for RCB's aggressive start, but it was Kohli's confrontation with Khaleel that stole the spotlight.

In the 3rd over of the innings, Kohli launched two consecutive sixes off Khaleel's bowling, bringing up a personal milestone of 300 sixes for RCB in the IPL - a feat that made him the first player in the franchise's history to achieve such a landmark. With every run and every six, Kohli reminded everyone why he's called King Kohli, taking charge of the match and putting on a memorable display for his team and the fans at Chinnaswamy.

Sledging Revisited: Kohli Keeps His Word

Before the match, Kohli and Khaleel shared a light-hearted yet telling moment at the boundary rope. Sources reveal Kohli cheekily reminded the left-arm pacer, Aaj maarunga tujhe – a clear reference to the verbal duel they’d had earlier this season at Chepauk, where Khaleel had attempted to get under Kohli’s skin with some unnecessary sledging.

Fast forward to the third over of RCB's innings, and the moment of reckoning arrived.

Six No. 299 and 300: King’s Response with the Willow

On the 5th and 6th deliveries of Khaleel’s over, Kohli unleashed two signature slog-sweeps that sailed over the ropes, setting the crowd ablaze. The second of those sixes wasn't just a statistical milestone — it was poetic justice. With that shot, Virat Kohli became the first RCB player to smash 300 sixes in T20s, surpassing legends like AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle in the franchise’s six-hitting list.

Most Sixes for RCB in T20s:

• 301 - Virat Kohli (RCB)*
• 263 - Chris Gayle (RCB)
• 262 - Rohit Sharma (MI)
• 258 - Kieron Pollard (MI)
• 257 - MS Dhoni (CSK)

Kohli now stands third in the overall IPL sixes tally, behind only Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma — but in terms of passion and drama, none match his flair.

Vintage Kohli, Modern Swagger

By the end of 5.2 overs, RCB were cruising at 70/0, with both Kohli and Bethell nearing their half-centuries. But beyond the numbers, it was Kohli’s animated celebration after that second six which stole the show — a fist pump, a look towards Khaleel, and a silent message delivered loud and clear.

Kohli’s knock wasn’t just about runs — it was a statement. A lesson in humility for the bowlers, a delight for fans, and a night that will be replayed in highlight reels for seasons to come.