Virat Kohli asks Sanju Samson to check his ‘heartbeat’ mid-match, leaves fans concerned as Jaipur heat drains RCB star 2025 best
iturn0image3turn0image4turn0image7turn0image10In a gripping IPL 2025 encounter at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR), chasing down 174 runs with 15 balls to spare. The match was marked by an unusual mid-innings moment when Virat Kohli, after completing a double, approached RR captain Sanju Samson and requested him to check his heartbeat, saying, “Heartbeat check karna.” Samson responded reassuringly with, “Theek hai,” and the game proceeded without further incident. citeturn0search0
Kohli’s request, captured on the stump mic, raised eyebrows among fans and commentators. However, it was later understood that the extreme heat in Jaipur, with temperatures soaring above 42°C, had taken a toll on the players. Kohli, known for his fitness, had been on the field for an extended period, contributing significantly to RCB’s chase with an unbeaten 62 off 45 balls. citeturn0search1
This victory marked RCB’s fourth win in six matches, propelling them to third place in the IPL 2025 points table. Kohli’s performance also saw him achieving his 100th half-century in T20 cricket, joining David Warner in this elite club. citeturn0search0
The match highlighted not only the physical demands of the sport under challenging conditions but also the camaraderie between players, exemplified by the brief yet telling interaction between Kohli and Samson.
