Watch: Virat Kohli's Response To Fans' 'Kohli Ko Bowling Do' Plea During MI vs RCB Match In IPL 2024 Gains Attention
In the IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 11, RCB's bowlers faced a tough time as MI's batters, especially Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Rohit Sharma, dominated the second innings.?
The crowd at Wankhede Stadium added a humorous twist to the match by chanting 'Kohli ko bowling do' (Give the ball to Kohli), urging RCB skipper Faf du Plessis to let Virat Kohli bowl.
Virat Kohli playfully responded to the crowd's chants by gesturing that he didn't want to bowl, a moment captured in a viral video. Despite being one of cricket's greatest batsmen, Kohli's bowling skills have always intrigued fans, with him only having claimed four wickets in his IPL career at an economy rate of 8.8.
The chants reflected the mood of the match as MI outclassed RCB in all departments. Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma provided a strong start, adding 101 runs for the opening wicket, before Suryakumar Yadav's explosive knock sealed the victory with 4.3 overs to spare.
RCB's efforts with the bat, led by du Plessis, Dinesh Karthik, and Rajat Patidar, were overshadowed by MI's bowlers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, who took 5/21.
The defeat dealt a blow to RCB's playoff hopes, leaving them in 9th position on the points table. Kohli and his team will be eager to bounce back in upcoming matches.
For MI, the win marked their second consecutive victory, boosting their campaign after a slow start. Suryakumar Yadav's return to form further strengthened their lineup.
As the IPL progresses, fans eagerly anticipate the rivalry between Kohli and MI. In future matches, Kohli may even showcase his bowling skills, much to the delight of spectators.
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