Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to play in front of their passionate home crowd for the first time in IPL 2025 as they take on Gujarat Titans (GT) tomorrow at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, RCB fans will have their eyes on a familiar face in the opposition camp—Mohammed Siraj. The former RCB pacer, now leading GT’s bowling attack, will be up against his old team in what promises to be an emotional encounter.
Ahead of the much-anticipated clash, a video of Siraj meeting RCB’s veteran batter Virat Kohli went viral. The footage showed the duo sharing a heartfelt hug, exchanging smiles, and engaging in a lively conversation filled with joy. Their bond is well known, having played together for years at RCB and in the Indian team. Gujarat Titans shared the video on their official ‘X’ handle with the caption: “Sach batana, issi ka intezaar kar rahe the na #TitansFAM? 💙❤️”
Here is the shared video:
Sach batana, issi ka intezaar kar rahe the na #TitansFAM? 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/hnyHYBbHlH
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 1, 2025
“It will be fun, and I am very excited.” – Mohammed Siraj on bowling against Virat Kohli
Kohli has made a strong start to IPL 2025, scoring an unbeaten 59 in RCB’s opening win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), followed by a solid 31 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). RCB have won both their matches so far, while GT have one win and one loss. Siraj, meanwhile, had a tough start, going wicketless against Punjab Kings (PBKS), but bounced back with figures of 2/34 against Mumbai Indians (MI), including a brilliant delivery to castle Rohit Sharma.
With Kohli in fine form and Siraj eager to prove himself against his former franchise, their duel will be one to watch. The emotional angle of this match-up adds extra excitement for RCB fans, who will witness their beloved former pacer in new colours.
Speaking to RevSportz in a recent interview about facing Kohli, Siraj said: “When we play for the Indian team, I have bowled a lot against him in the nets. But now, for the first time, I will be bowling to him in a match. It will be fun, and I am very excited.”
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