IPL 2025: Fans Prepare to Bid Farewell to Virat Kohli Amid Rain Concerns

Exciting Start to IPL 2025

The IPL 2025 season is set to kick off, and the opening match promises to be significant. The Royal Challengers Bangalore, led by Rajat Patidar and nearing the playoffs, will face off against the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR finds itself on the brink of elimination from the tournament. However, the match has gained extra importance due to Virat Kohli's recent announcement of his retirement from Test cricket, which has left his fans heartbroken.

A Special Farewell for Kohli

Due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI had to suspend the IPL 2025 season on November 9. Just three days later, Kohli shocked everyone by announcing his retirement from Test cricket, leaving fans in disbelief. Many supporters had hoped to see him play longer and wished for a farewell match on the field.

While Kohli may not receive the farewell he deserves, his fans have decided to honor him in their own way. The first match of the resumed IPL 2025 is scheduled to take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, and RCB fans are determined to make it memorable. A social media campaign has been launched encouraging fans to wear Kohli's number 18 Test jersey or white clothing to the stadium, creating a fitting tribute to his Test career.

Will Rain Disrupt the Farewell?

Unfortunately, it seems that Kohli's fans may face disappointment once again. Thousands are expected to arrive in Test jerseys for the match, but rain in Bengaluru could jeopardize their plans to bid farewell to Kohli. Heavy rainfall is forecasted for the day of the match, significantly reducing the chances of it taking place. If the match is washed out due to rain, fans will have to leave disappointed. However, Bengaluru will host another match soon, providing fans with another opportunity to celebrate Kohli.