Watch: Virat Kohli's Big Gesture For Young Fan Ahead Of CSK vs RCB Clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were too hot to handle during the IPL 2025 opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), storming to a seven-wicket win at the Eden Gardens. Virat Kohli was ever present at the top of the order, and his new opening partner Phil Salt also delivered a memorable performance on his RCB debut, that too against his former side. However, Kohli and Salt await their biggest test so far this season as RCB take on Southern rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday.

The RCB players will be fresh after enjoying a six day break, having last played on the opening day of IPL 2025. The team arrived in Chennai earlier this week and the players have been sweating it out in the nets ahead of the match.

On Wednesday, RCB posted a video on social media of Kohli signing autographs and clicking selfies with the fans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.