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Virat Kohli creates a riot of laughter in refreshing post-match visuals from the DC vs RCB game. look | cricket news

May 7, 2023
Bharat Times

After the ugly scenes that followed the Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match in the Indian Premier League 2023, some refreshing moments emerged from the second match on Saturday. Although Virat KohliHomecoming spoiled by Delhi Capitals’ 7-wicket win, RCB veterans were in a jovial mood as soon as they talked Ishant Sharma and some other DC players after the game. Virat and Ishant’s relationship goes back years, and their camaraderie was quite visible at the Arun Jaitley Stadium after the match.

In a video that has surfaced on social media, Kohli can be seen joking around with Ishant, which sent some of the other DC players into a laughter riot. Here’s the video:

For the match, Kohli’s half-century went in vain as Delhi Capitals rode on Phil Salt’s 87 to clinch a spot on the IPL 2023 points table.

Salt hit his second half-century in his first IPL season to chase down Delhi’s 182 as the home team secured victory with 20 balls to spare at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Salt shared a 60-run partnership with the captain david warnerwho scored 22 runs and then added 59 runs together Michelle MarshWho scored 26 runs.

“This is the first time a lot of people will have seen me bat. A lot of Indian fans are probably seeing me for the first time if they don’t watch other competitions,” said Salt, who has played 30 white-ball matches for England since 2021. is represented. told reporters after the man-of-the-match performance.

“I think my goal since the auction came here is to try and win games, challenge myself among the best in the world, because really we know it’s the best domestic league in the world.”

Batting effort surpassed Virat Kohli’s 55 and 54 not out Mahipal Lomror Which helped Bangalore post 181-4 after electing to bat first.

The spotlight was on Delhi-born Kohli as the former skipper stepped onto the field in front of a capacity-packed crowd, mostly dressed in the star’s Bangalore jersey.

with AFP inputs

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