In a rare moment of cricketing humour, Ishant Sharma delivered a comical celebration after dismissing Virat Kohli for the first time in IPL history during the clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. The camaraderie between Ishant and Kohli dates back to their days in Delhi’s domestic cricket circuit before they ascended to the international stage.
The amusing incident unfolded in the fourth over of the match. Despite conceding 10 runs off the first two balls, Ishant was determined to claim Kohli’s wicket. Bowling a fuller delivery outside off, Kohli attempted a drive without proper foot movement, resulting in an edge straight into the gloves of Avishek Porel behind the stumps.
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Following Kohli’s dismissal, Ishant couldn’t contain his excitement as he jubilantly shadowed Kohli on his way back to the pavilion. Ishant even playfully poked Kohli, who maintained a composed demeanour with a mischievous smile. Earlier in the game, Kohli had attempted to disrupt Ishant’s focus with animated antics on the field, including a brief dance performance to entertain the crowd.
In the backdrop of this light-hearted moment, Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl against RCB. Axar Patel led Delhi Capitals in the absence of Rishabh Pant, who faced a one-match suspension for a third slow over-rate offence in the season.
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Despite conceding boundaries to Virat Kohli, Ishant Sharma eventually claimed his wicket, concluding the on-field battle. However, what delighted fans was the playful exchange between the two, with many expressing admiration for their sportsmanship on social media.
Ishant Sharma celebration in front of Virat Kohli after dismissing him. 😂❤️pic.twitter.com/jLsv3QKbvt
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) May 12, 2024
the friendly banter between virat kohli and ishant sharma was cute throughout the over but virat would be pissed to get out like that #rcbvsdc
— gurdit (@gurdittt) May 12, 2024
This is so cute between ishant and kohli
— S. (@FREAKVILL1ERS) May 12, 2024
Ishant Kohli friendship is next level 😂 #RCBvDC
— Mehran मेहरान 🇮🇳 (@mehranzaidi) May 12, 2024
Loved this Ishant- Kohli banter
— microaggression (@shekhariyat) May 12, 2024
Ishant & Kohli banter 😂😂
Loved watching it 👌— Ayush Matale (@ayush_matale) May 12, 2024
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel (w), Shai Hope, Kumar Kushagra, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Rasikh Dar Salam, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (w), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson.
