In a high-octane clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, it was Virat Kohli who once again rose to the occasion, not just with the bat but with a moment that had everyone talking—accidentally hitting a cameraman with a towering six.
Chasing a target of 174 set by Rajasthan Royals, RCB got off to a dream start. Phil Salt went berserk, smashing a whirlwind 65 off just 33 balls, while Kohli played the role of the anchor to perfection. The duo stitched a crucial opening stand that laid the foundation for an emphatic nine-wicket win, completed in just 17.3 overs.
Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 62 off 45 balls, bringing up his 100th T20 fifty—a milestone that only cements his legendary status in the format. But it wasn’t just the landmark or the calmness under pressure that grabbed headlines.
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During the 13th over, Kohli faced a flighted delivery from Kumar Kartikeya, cleared his front leg, and launched it deep into the stands for a six. However, the ball struck a cameraman stationed near the boundary line, causing a moment of concern. Kohli, unaware of the impact at first, was seen punching his bat—a reaction likely born out of the relief of breaking a mini shackling phase during the chase.
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The incident added an unintentional twist to what was otherwise a clinical knock from the RCB talisman, reminding fans once again why Kohli remains one of the most captivating figures in world cricket—whether it’s for the milestones, the passion, or moments that go beyond the scoreboard.
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Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
