Mohammed Siraj Meets Virat Kohli Ahead of RCB vs GT IPL 2025 Match
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj of the Gujarat Titans (GT) shared a touching moment with Virat Kohli, captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), ahead of their highly anticipated IPL 2025 league stage encounter. The meeting, which occurred during GT’s practice session on the eve of the match, has quickly gone viral on social media platforms.
Background: Siraj's Journey
Mohammed Siraj, a 31-year-old fast bowler from Hyderabad, previously represented RCB. Despite taking a significant 83 wickets in 87 IPL matches for RCB, he was not retained and subsequently joined GT for a substantial Rs 2.25 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He is currently spearheading GT’s bowling attack and will be eager to make a strong showing against his former team.
The Heartwarming Reunion
The interaction between Siraj and Kohli was captured in a short video clip, which was widely shared by both GT and RCB on their official social media channels. The clip depicts the two players embracing warmly, highlighting the camaraderie and respect between them despite representing rival teams. The gesture has resonated with cricket fans, who appreciate the sportsmanship displayed.
Match Preview: RCB vs GT
This IPL 2025 league stage match will be played on Wednesday, April 4, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. It will be GT's first away match of the season. Siraj's performance will be closely watched, especially given his history with RCB. He will be tasked with containing the dangerous opening partnership of Kohli and Phil Salt.
- RCB’s Form: RCB's openers, Kohli and Salt, are in exceptional form, having both scored half-centuries in their opening match against KKR. Salt continued his impressive hitting against CSK, scoring a brisk 32 runs from just 16 balls.
- GT’s Recent Performance: Siraj had a relatively quiet debut for GT against Punjab Kings. However, he rebounded with two wickets in their recent match against Mumbai Indians, notably clean bowling Rohit Sharma. He will aim to replicate this success against RCB.
Key Talking Points:
- Siraj's performance against his former team.
- The form of RCB’s opening batsmen, Kohli and Salt.
- GT’s ability to contain RCB's powerful batting lineup.
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