Virat Kohli has very poor luck when it comes to winning the tosses. Be it the international cricket or the IPL, he wins only a few tosses. In the recently concluded series against England, Kohli managed to win only two tosses out of 11. However, things are changing with the start of IPL as Virat has won three tosses in the first four games of the IPL 2021.
An interesting incident occurred during the toss of the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals. Despite winning the toss, Kohli didn’t move ahead to reveal his decision instead Sanju Samson moved forward. However, when broadcaster Ian Bishop reminded Kohli that it’s him who won the toss, Kohli was taken by surprise.
Also Read: Virat Kohli urged Indians to follow Covid-19 protocols
It was hilarious scenes as it bought a smile to even Samson’s face. Kohli gave the coin a flick and Samson called tails. After the coin landed Bishop was clear that it came down as heads. Rather than revealing his decision, Kohli congratulated Samson and moved away until it was Ian Bishop who made him realize his mistake.
See how Twitter reacted on this hilarious event;
"I'm not used to winning tosses" 😅 @imVkohli #RCB have the toss and they will bowl first against #RR #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/a0bX6JNGak
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/Kohlify/status/1385228911202627585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1385228911202627585%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportscafe.in%2Fcricket%2Farticles%2F2021%2Fapr%2F22%2Ftwitter-reacts-to-kohli-hilariously-forgetting-that-he-won-the-toss-as-hes-left-astonished-at-calling-it-right
Virat won the toss again and he can't believe 😅.. #RCBvsRR
— Monu (@SportyBaba5) April 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/RaviAhuja20/status/1385228816839184390?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1385228816839184390%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsportscafe.in%2Fcricket%2Farticles%2F2021%2Fapr%2F22%2Ftwitter-reacts-to-kohli-hilariously-forgetting-that-he-won-the-toss-as-hes-left-astonished-at-calling-it-right
When you are in full mood that you are going to loose the toss 😅 #RCBvRR #Virat
— Mayurrrr (@themayurchouhan) April 22, 2021
#RCB #IPL2021
Virat after winning toss- pic.twitter.com/68NiTF6yJL— Ayushi (@MustBSleepn) April 22, 2021
Virat Kohli : ( At The Toss Again )
" Tossed The Coin And Went Away Then Said I Won The Toss, Sorry I Don't Win Much Tosses "
So That's Why He Didn't Gave Much Attention, He Couldn't Believe He Has Won AnoTher Toss … 😹😹❤️ pic.twitter.com/F7RIEbA0OC
— M S C 🇵🇰 (@_friendlycheema) April 22, 2021
Virat Kohli had a brainfade there but I wonder why Sanju didn't told him its you who has won. He too came in front so sure that he has won the toss😂
— Rishabh (@HereComesTrophy) April 22, 2021
RCB skipper, then, elected to bowl first at the Wankhede Stadium. It was a no-brainer decision as this ground supports the chasing side with a short boundary and beautiful batting surface. Any score less than 200 will be considered below par against the might of RCB’s batting.
Also Read: Virat Kohli applaud Maxwell after his blistering knock
Both teams made a tactical change into their playing XI. Rajasthan Royals brought Shreyas Gopal in place of Jayadev Unadkat because of the former’s excellent record against Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. RCB dropped Rajat Patidar and included Australian quick Kane Richardson to further strengthen their bowling lineup.
Amidst, RR got off to a nightmarish start with three wickets falling inside the powerplay before Sanju Samson, also, threw his wicket in the 8th over. Mohammed Siraj took big wickets of Jos Buttler and David Miller while Kyle Jamieson got better of Manan Vohra.
