Batter Virat Kohli from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and bowler Ishant Sharma from Delhi Capitals (DC) engaged in banter reminiscent of their interaction during the 2024 IPL encounters first innings. The clash took place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday May 12. Previously the duo represented Delhi in domestic cricket and shared the national dressing room across various formats.
DC’s ninth wicket fell in the 18th over, prompting Ishant Sharma to bat as the last batter. As the tail-ender approached the crease, Virat Kohli hailed him. The right-handed batsman remembers Ishant Sharma’s dismissal in the first innings.
Virat Kohli prodded him and chuckled as he approached the crease. The two spoke regularly, in high spirits, during the last set of overs, with Kohli fielding near to the batsman. Take a peek at the entertaining encounter touching on sweet retribution right here:
Ishant Sharma remained not out on zero after four deliveries as DC were swept out for 140 while chasing RCB’s 188-run total.
Ishant Sharma had dismissed Virat Kohli in the first innings
The experienced bowler challenged Kohli with the new ball in the opening over of the game. The RCB batsman then faced Khaleel Ahmed to gain momentum before exploiting it in Ishant Sharma’s second over.
Virat Kohli hit a four and a six off Ishant Sharma’s first two deliveries in his second over, taking him to 27 from 12 balls. The bowler reacted with a wicket, and the wicketkeeper claimed a superb catch to end Kohli’s innings.
As the ace hitter returned to the pavilion, Ishant Sharma offered him a nice shoulder barge. He also uttered a few things for him, which he received with a smile.
The win retains RCB in the playoff race, as they have 12 points after 13 matches and a solid net run rate.