Virat Kohli was in sublime form during the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals, remaining unbeaten on 62 off 45 balls at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. However, the intense heat in Jaipur took its toll, prompting Kohli to take a brief break to cope with the sweltering conditions.
Virat Kohli ask Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat
The moment occurred in the 15th over when Kohli completed a second run off the fourth ball bowled by Wanindu Hasaranga. After safely reaching the striker’s end, Kohli appeared visibly exhausted and jokingly asked Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat.
Fans heared Kohli saying to Sanju, “Heartbeat check karna. (Check my heartbeat).” Sanju Samson replied, saying “Theek hai. (It’s okay).”
Virat Kohli and RCB made the decision to take strategic time out as soon as the 15th over was done in order to give the batsmen a chance to regroup and gather their breath.
Fans are concerned about RCB star’s health
Fans were concerned for Kohli as the temperature in Jaipur soared, and there were alerts about the extreme heat in the city.
Editor's Pick
