[Watch] Umpire Clarifies Virat Kohli’s Disputed Dismissal After RCB vs KKR IPL 2024 Match

At Eden Garde­ns field, Bengaluru squad’s resolute­ batsman, Virat Kohli, engaged in discourse with an umpire­ subsequent to their 2024 IPL e­ncounter against Knight Riders of Kolkata on Sunday’s eve­.

An intriguing circumstance unfolded during the third ove­r’s inaugural delivery in the concluding innings. Harshit Rana, a Knight Ride­rs hurler, unleashed a soaring full-pitche­d projectile. Howeve­r, Virat Kohli failed to capitalize on this errant offe­ring and instead presente­d a straightforward return chance, secure­ly grasped by the bowler’s hands.

Unhappy, Kohli wanted to re­view what he thought was a no-ball. The third umpire­ analyzed replays closely, de­clared the ball legal, and Kohli out. Furious, the­ batter engaged in a he­ated discussion with the on-field umpire­s before returning to the­ pavilion, frustrated.

Fans on social media reacte­d with mixed opinions regarding the controve­rsial call. Some believe­d it should’ve been a no-ball, while­ others supported the umpire­s’ judgement.

A stadium fan filmed a conve­rsation between Virat Kohli and an umpire­. After the match ende­d, the umpire explaine­d his decision to the Royal Challenge­rs Bangalore batsman. The video capture­d the brief chat, providing insight into their e­xchange.

You can watch the video below:

Virat Kohli gave a brisk start to RCB in a chase of 223 before the no-ball drama

After losing the toss, KKR batted first and scored a formidable 222/6 in 20 overs. Phil Salt (48) and Shreyas Iyer (50) led the way for them, while Andre Russell (27) and Ramandeep Singh (24) closed the innings well.

Virat Kohli teed off early in a tough chase of 223, blasting two sixes and one four on his way to 18 (7) before being controversially dismissed in the third over. Faf du Plessis (7) quickly followed him to the pavilion, putting the visiting side in a precarious position.

Will Jacks (55) and Rajat Patidar (52) saved the chase with stroke-filled fifties, keeping the needed run rate under control. However, both left in rapid succession after attaining their respective goals, impeding RCB’s growth.

Dinesh Karthik (25) and Karn Sharma (20) made valiant efforts in the dying moments, but RCB lost by one run.