In a riveting display of precision, Virat Kohli showcased his mastery in the PBKS vs RCB clash, securing another wicket for the Bengaluru franchise with an impeccable throw that left spectators in awe. The victim this time was none other than Shashank Singh, whose fate was sealed by Kohli’s pinpoint accuracy as he aimed directly at the stumps from the boundary.
The moment unfolded during the 13th over when Lockie Ferguson delivered a probing length ball that found its way onto the stumps, eliciting a swift response from Sam Curran who eyed a quick double.
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As Shashank Singh sprinted to reach the crease, Virat Kohli swiftly closed in on the ball from the boundary and unleashed a throw that seemed guided by a laser beam, homing in on the bowler’s end. The subsequent replays confirmed Shashank’s failure to ground his bat inside the crease, signalling his departure with the dreaded ‘OUT’ flashing on the screen.
Shashank’s journey to the dismissal was fraught with challenges, as he had endured a painful collision with captain Faf du Plessis just moments before, leaving him clutching his shoulder in agony. Despite the brief interruption for medical attention, Shashank displayed resilience, only to be thwarted by Kohli’s precision.
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Virat Kohli’s brilliance proved to be a game-changer once again as Shashank’s departure for a brisk 37 off 19 deliveries dealt a significant blow to PBKS’s hopes. Their pursuit faltered, culminating in a disappointing total of 181 runs in the 19th over, resulting in a resounding 60-run victory for RCB.
He’s unfolding magic tonight 💫
First with the bat & now on the field with that outstanding direct hit 🎯
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Jonny Bairstow(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Sam Curran(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vidhwath Kaverappa
