Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) experienced a moment of brilliance Virat Kohli on the field during their IPL 2024 Match vs Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. The incident took place in the 13th over of the GT innings and resulted in Kohli making a spectacular run-out to eliminate the dangerous opponent Shah Rukh Khan.
Virat Kohli’s lightning-fast reflexes
With RCB aiming for a hat-trick of wins, the pressure was on to restrict the GT batting unit. The opportunity arose when Rahul Tewatia played a shot that went offside. Positioned in the circle, Kohli showed exceptional reflexes. He collected the ball neatly, turned in a single motion and fired a rocket shot towards the non-striker’s side.
Shahrukh Khan leaves, Cameron Green impresses
Shah Rukh Khan, who attempted a quick single, but missed his crease well as Kohli’s throw cleared the barriers. The dismissal proved to be a crucial moment in the game as Shah Rukh emerged as a dangerous middle-order batsman for GT. He was eliminated after scoring 37 runs off 24 balls.
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Kohli’s celebration, a celebratory run and leap towards his teammate Cameron GreenHe quickly stole the show. Equally remarkable was Green’s reaction to Kohli’s brilliance. Without saying a word, Green’s wide eyes and raised eyebrows clearly expressed his awe at the extraordinary result. This heartwarming moment of sportsmanship between the two players quickly went viral on social media.
Relive the moment here:
The magical spout produced by Kohli 🥵🔥pic.twitter.com/wdancgki9x
– POTT⁷⁶⁵ (@KlolZone) May 4, 2024
?#RCBvGT #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/xNhbIBu9Yw
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 4, 2024
Virat Kohli’s post-Incredible celebrations are coming to an end. 🐐
– Cameron Green’s reactions say it all about King Kohli’s exit. pic.twitter.com/gRqiQAKUoo
– Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) May 4, 2024
RCB restricts GT for 147
Thanks to the momentum of Kohli’s heroics, the RCB bowlers consolidated their control over the game. Mohammed Siraj (02/29)Yash Dayal (02/21) and Vijaykumar Vyshak (02/23) shared six wickets, restricting the GT batting line-up to a below-par total of 147 in 19.3 overs. This dominant bowling performance put RCB in a strong position to secure their third consecutive win in the 2024 IPL season.
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