IPL 2025: Virat Kohli asks Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat during the match against RR; video leaves fans concerned
A video of Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson from the match on Sunday is quickly going viral on social media, where Virat Kohli is seen asking Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat. See here.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally grabbed their victory against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, wherein Virat Kohli played an unbeaten 62-run knock off 45 balls, which helped the team have a fantastic win, but before fans could celebrate the moment, a viral video of King Kohli left his fans concerned.
A video of Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson from the match on Sunday is quickly going viral on social media, where Virat Kohli is seen asking Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat.
RCB chases down 174 with nine wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2025. However, the heat in Jaipur seemed to make Kohli struggle, as he took a few minutes to catch his breath in the middle of the match.
SANJU SAMSON CHECKING VIRAT KOHLI'S HEARTBEAT.
¡ª Nishu Gautam (@NishuGautam10) April 13, 2025
- Such a Lovely Moment..!!!! ?? pic.twitter.com/m67H9c2F9a
Virat Kohli checked his heartbeat in the middle of the match
The incident took place in the 15th over when King Kohli ran back for a couple of runs on the fourth delivery bowled by Wanindu Hasaranga. Following this, Kohli asked RR's captain and right-hander Sanju Samson to check his heartbeat.
Not only this, but Kohli was heard saying on the stump mic, "Heartbeat check karna. (Check my heartbeat)." To this, the Rajasthan Royals wicketkeeper replied, "Theek hai. (It's okay)."
Credit: X
After the 15th over was finished, Virat Kohli and RCB decided to take a strategic time-out to help the batsmen catch their breath and recover.
Fans react to Virat Kohli's concerning viral video
As soon as the video surfaced on the internet, King Kohli's fans couldn't keep calm and started sharing their concerns through comments on X (formerly called Twitter).
Kohli asking Sanju to check his heartbeat? What was this ? pic.twitter.com/2vodlZ4Tvf
¡ª Aman (@AmanHasNoName_2) April 13, 2025
One wrote, "Kohli asking Sanju to check his heartbeat? What was this ?"
Virat Kohli Was Not Feeling Well. Sanju Samson Checked His Health and Showed Concern For Him#IPL2025 #RRvRCB #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/gwI6xKJUHP
¡ª Cric Headlines (@cricheadlines) April 13, 2025
"Virat Kohli Was Not Feeling Well. Sanju Samson Checked His Health and Showed Concern For Him"
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