[WATCH] ‘Whether winning or losing, he walks in with same passion’- KL Rahul lauds Virat Kohli’s mindset

KL Rahul, a batsman for the Delhi Capitals (DC), praised his India teammate Virat Kohli’s mentality prior to their IPL 2025 matchup with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). According to Rahul, Kohli is among the most fervent cricket players and infuses the field with a unique energy the moment he takes it.

KL Rahul also talked about how it feels to play cricket with or against Kohli and his game philosophy.

Rahul and Kohli have been close friends since the latter joined the RCB in 2013. Kohli has consistently offered Rahul his support in interviews with the media.

“I take it that you don’t see him alter much? He enters the room with the same fervour and enthusiasm whether he is winning or losing. When you play with him, you can see that he is a fierce competitor. He’s competitive, you know that. It seems like you need to increase your level of intensity to match his. That’s his authority and control over the clubs,” Rahul said to Star Sports.

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KL Rahul reveals Virat Kohli’s game mentality and what it’s like to face him ahead of the #IPLRivalryWeek clash!

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— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 10, 2025

Rahul is presently playing for Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. The Capitals lead the table and have yet to lose in the tournament. With three victories in their last four games, RCB is currently ranked third in the points standings. They will become the new table toppers if they defeat DC in the game. The club has won all three of its road games, which is remarkable, and they appear to be improving under captain Rajat Patidar. Therefore, it will be intriguing to observe who wins the next game.