IPL 2025: Virat Kohli's rare dropped catch sparks trolls

Virat Kohli's name is synonymous with fitness and top-notch fielding in Indian cricket. Known for his sharp reflexes and consistency on the field, he rarely lets anything slip by. But during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, fans were left in shock when Kohli dropped a straightforward catch — something almost unheard of.

The moment came in the 16.6 over when Suyash Sharma bowled to Dhruv Jurel. the RR batter stepped forward and lofted the ball towards long-off, where Kohli was perfectly positioned. With little ground to cover, the catch seemed routine — yet Kohli misjudged it, letting it slip from his hands as soon as his knee touched the ground, before angrily flinging the ball back in frustration.

Fans troll Virat Kohli

It didn't take long for his haters — ever eager for a reason — to start trolling the former RCB skipper. But alongside the trolls, many on X (formerly Twitter) expressed genuine shock, as it’s incredibly rare to see Kohli drop such a simple catch.

One said, "Rare video of Virat Kohli — he never drops catches, by the way."

Rare video of Virat Kohli — he never drops catches, by the way.#RRvsRCB #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/fW2K0x9m2W

— Ajeet Yadav (@ajeetkumarAT) April 13, 2025

Another wrote, "Stupid, stupid, stupid…!! This is unreal. Even VIRAT KOHLI dropped a very simple catch."

Stupid Stupid Stupid..!!
This is unreal
Even VIRAT KOHLI dropped very simple catch #RRvsRCB #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/TZEnfVSlFc

— Chintan (@CricketChintan) April 13, 2025

One added, "Virat Kohli started choking in fielding too."

Virat Kohli started choking in fielding too. 😭

— Karna⁴⁵ 🏹 ᴿᵉᵇᵉˡʷᵒᵒᵈ (@karna3102bc) April 13, 2025

About RR vs RCB

Asked to bat first, RR posted a competitive 173 on a challenging pitch. Sanju Samson's dismissal underscored the difficulties for the batters, as the ball stayed low when he charged down the track, allowing Jitesh Sharma to complete a sharp stumping. Yashasvi Jaiswal (75 off 47), who top-scored for RR, also struggled for timing and fluency throughout his innings. But he held on until attempting to accelerate against Josh Hazlewood. 

Riyan Parag (30 off 22) and Dhruv Jurel (35 off 23) provided valuable contributions. At the innings break, Jaiswal noted the pitch was two-paced, making it tricky for stroke play. The chase won't be easy, particularly if Jofra Archer bowls with pace early on. 

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