Virat Kohli Takes a Superb One-Handed Catch During KKR vs RCB IPL 2019 Match, Watch Video
The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper took a splendid one-handed catch near mid-off to dismiss Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) Shubman Gill.
After an impressive century, Virat Kohli showed why he is one of the best in the business both with bat and in the field. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper took a splendid one-handed catch near mid-off to dismiss Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) Shubman Gill. The right-handed batsman wanted to hit Dale Steyn through the off-side but ended up hitting it near Kohli. Virat Kohli Goes Past David Warner, Shane Watson on Most Hundreds in IPL List.
Gill failed to make a proper connection with the ball and toe-ended a full-length delivery from Steyn towards mid-off. Kohli at first fumbled and then eventually completed the catch one-handed. At one point in time, it appeared as if the ball will go over Kohli. However, the RCB captain grabbed the ball over his head and then after some juggling act managed to catch it. Kuldeep Yadav Breaks Down After Conceding 27 Runs to Moeen Ali in 16th Over of RCB vs KKR, IPL 2019 Match.
Gill was third Knight Riders’ wicket to fell and the young batsman was Steyn’s second victim of the night. The right-hander lasted only 11 balls and scored nine runs, including one boundary. AT fall of Gill’s wicket KKR’s score read 33 for three in five overs.
Watch Video of Virat Kohli's Juggling Catch
Earlier, batting first, Kohli powered Royal Challengers to a mammoth 213 for four in their allotted 20 overs. Kohli smashed his IPL career’s fifth century, second-most in the league’s history. The RCB captain finished with 100 off just 58 balls and slammed nine fours apart from four sixes. New Funny RCB Memes Hit Internet As KKR Hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens.
Kohli stitched a valuable 90-run stand for the third wickets with Moeen Ali to help RCB past over 200 runs. Moeen Ali scored 66 off just 28 balls to register his third half-century of the season.
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