RCB vs CSK: Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle catch-up during rain break in Bengaluru
IPL 2024: Virat Kohli had a light-hearted catch-up with former RCB teammate Chris Gayle during the rain-break. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and RCB's WPL-winning team were also present at the stadium.
In Short
- Virat Kohli reunites with Chris Gayle at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Gayle donned the RCB jersey to showcase support for RCB against CSK
- Karnataka CM and RCB's WPL winning team grace their presence at stadium
Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle reunited during the rain break at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru during RCB's match against CSK on May 18, Saturday. Often regarded as the brothers of destruction, Gayle gave great company to Kohli during the brief downpour in the crucial IPL 2024 game. The duo engaged in a light-hearted conversation and shared a laugh amid the high-intensity clash on which both teams' playoffs hopes were pinned on. The Universe Boss Gayle, donned RCB's jersey as he came out to support his former team during their all-important clash.
Gayle was accompanied by Rishab Shetty -- the director of the blockbuster Kannada movie, Kanthara -- as the duo cheered for RCB from the stands. Gayle had posted an Instagram story ahead of the match and flaunted his RCB jersey with No. 333 imprinted on it. Despite representing teams like KKR and PBKS in the IPL, Gayle has proved that his heart lies with RCB. Kohli and Gayle have shared a great bond both on and off the field. IPL 2024, RCB vs CSK: Live updates
Stars grace the Chinnaswamy Stadium
The former RCB openers have scripted memorable partnerships together to give RCB some great wins. Not just Gayle, RCB's WPL title-winning team was also at the stands at the packed stadium. Smriti Mandhana along with Asha Sobhana, Shreyanka Patil and Jemimah Rodrigues attended the blockbuster clash. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah was also in attendance to witness the probable last dance of Kohli and Dhoni. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule
Rain had halted RCB's early onslaught on the CSK bowlers. It was raining sixes in Bengaluru before it started raining. The opening duo of Kohli and Faf du Plessis were on fire as they had scored 31 runs in the first 3 overs. During the 2nd over, Kohli pulled Tushar Deshpande's delivery for a six that hit the roof of Chinnaswamy Stadium. With the magnificent six, Kohli completed 3000 runs at RCB's home ground, the most at a venue in the IPL. After a brief period of rain interruption, the game had resumed again.