Virat Kohli, celebrated for his expressive reactions on the field, once again grabbed attention during Royal Challengers Bengaluru\u2019s Qualifier 1 showdown against Gujarat Titans\u2014this time after he pulled off Cristiano Ronaldo\u2019s iconic \u201cSIUUU\u201d celebration. Kohli\u2019s passion for the gesture has become a familiar feature of his on-field showmanship, and the moment arrived when RCB\u2019s grip on the match tightened.<\/p>\n
The RCB batter is a well-known admirer of the football superstar and has, over the years, repeatedly recreated Ronaldo\u2019s signature celebration in cricket. When Gujarat Titans chased a daunting 254-run target set by Bengaluru, the Titans stumbled early, losing five wickets during the powerplay. As that pressure mounted, Kohli was seen celebrating with Ronaldo\u2019s famous \u201cSIUUU\u201d move, echoing the football icon\u2019s trademark style.<\/p>\n
This tribute is not new for Kohli. During the 2023 ODI World Cup, Kohli joined forces with Mohammed Siraj\u2014also a major Ronaldo fan\u2014to reproduce the \u201cSIUUU\u201d celebration after Siraj dismissed Wesley Barresi in India\u2019s match versus the Netherlands. More recently, in the Champions Trophy 2025, Kohli again leaned into the Ronaldo theme, performing both the \u201cSIUUU\u201d and \u201cCalma\u201d celebrations during India\u2019s contest against New Zealand.<\/p>\n
Back in the IPL, RCB delivered a dominant performance in Qualifier 1, defeating Gujarat Titans by 92 runs to book a place in their second consecutive final. The defending champions will now take on the winner of Qualifier 2 in the title match on May 31. Kohli\u2019s impact with the bat was also key to Bengaluru\u2019s early momentum, coming right after the dismissal of Venkatesh Iyer.<\/p>\n
Kohli struck quickly, scoring 43 off 25 balls to help set the tempo for Bengaluru\u2019s substantial total. However, the standout innings came from RCB captain Rajat Patidar, who produced a destructive spell in Dharamsala. Patidar finished unbeaten on 93 off 33 deliveries, taking the team to 254 runs.<\/p>\n
Gujarat\u2019s chase was checked early as well. Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck in his second over, clean bowling Shubman Gill, but the innings also featured an unusual moment when Sai Sudharsan was involved in a bizzare hit-wicket runout. Ultimately, Gujarat Titans failed to keep up with the required run rate and were left short in the chase.<\/p>\n
With the defeat, Gujarat Titans will now get another shot in Qualifier 2, where they will face the winner of the Eliminator for a place in the final.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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