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.
