Updated March 22nd 2025, 11:56 IST
IPL 2025: When the Bengaluru franchise take on Kolkata on Saturday at the iconic Eden Gardens, the spotlight would be on Virat Kohli . That is how big a star he is. Kohli is not just popular for his achievements and abilities on-the-field, but also for his activities and behaviour off-it. Ahead of the game against KKR, former RCB captain Kohli did something that has sent social space into meltdown.
Kohli gave autograph to a little kid in Kolkata, who followed him from the team hotel to the venue. Kohli apparently asked the security to get the little kid and while he was on the team bus, he gave an autograph to the little kid. Here is the clip that is now going viral on social space:
Meanwhile, RCB take on KKR in the curtain-raiser and the excitement is palpable. Both sides boast of big names which means it would be a humdinger in the evening in Kolkata. The big worry ahead of the game is the weather as there are forecasts of rain.
According to Google Weather, there will be moderate rain in the early hours on March 22 but the rest of the day will stay cloudy. In the evening around 6 Pm to 10 Pm when the IPL 2025 opener will be played, there's a 40 per cent chance of rain which is not good.
On the eve of the IPL 2025 opener, covers were seen at Eden Gardens Stadium due to rain. Royal Challengers Bengaluru also failed to hold practice sessions due to light showers in Kolkata.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) Kolkata, thunderstorms with gusty wind, lightning, and light to moderate rainfall are likely to occur in the nearing districts of Kolkata, which might disrupt the weather in the 'City of Joy'.
The match takes place on March 22 at 7:30 PM.
Published March 22nd 2025, 11:53 IST