Match 54 of IPL 2026 between RCB and MI noticed the previous play of their different residence floor in Raipur. Followers there have been trying ahead to seeing Virat Kohli fireplace and RCB additionally needed him again in kind after a two-ball duck vs LSG within the earlier sport. However ‘King’ didn’t ship and departed the primary ball.
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Virat Kohli’s Doubtful Distinction
However that put him within the report books for a unique motive. It was Kohli’s 1st golden duck within the IPL since 2023. Particularly, he had achieved the doubtful distinction of doing it after 1113 days. His final golden duck was vs RR in 2023. In truth, his two-ball duck vs LSG was his first general duck since that sport as properly. From not having a duck for over three years, Kohli now has two in two video games.
How Did Virat Kohli Get Out?
It was Deepak Chahar who eliminated him with the fourth ball of the innings when an uppish drive resulted in a very good catch by Raj Bawa. It was early breakthrough for MI who have been defending a goal of 167. It was additionally Kohli’s twelfth duck in IPL historical past.
Virat Kohli’s IPL Geese
Kohli’s 1st ever IPL duck was in 2008 vs MI. From 2009 to 2013, he didn’t have a single duck in a season as was the case in 2015. Then once more from 2018 to 2021 and in 2024 plus 2025. So, 12 out of the 19 seasons have seen him by no means get out for zero. The opposite seven have witnessed 12 of them.
Virat Kohli’s IPL 2026
In 11 innings thus far this season, Kohi has made 379 runs at a mean of 42.11. His strike fee is 163.36 and he’s made three 50s. Kohli’s prime rating is 81. RCB’s subsequent sport is vs KKR on Might 13 and followers will need Kohli to come back good and climb the desk among the many prime run getters in IPL 2026.
Can RCB Win IPL 2026?
RCB are the defending champions and prime the desk with three video games left. Total, eight sides are nonetheless combating for the 4 spots with 16 league video games left. MI and LSG are out of the Playoffs race. RCB are the defending champions. DC and PBKS are the one ones nonetheless in rivalry who haven’t received the title.