Virat kohli: The final match of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League is being played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Here Punjab Kings won the toss and invited Royal Challengers Bangalore to bat first. Bangalore took advantage of this opportunity and made a good total of 190 runs in 20 overs. But the most legendary player of the team i.e. Virat Kohli did not show any special performance, due to which he is facing heavy criticisms.
In the final match, RCB, who came out to bat first against Punjab Kings, tried to give a tech with the opener Phil Salt. But he was dismissed for 16 runs in 9 balls. However, the fans hoped that Virat Kohli would keep the fast pace of runs. But this did not happen. Virat played a very slow game. They could hit only one four in the powerplay.
This was followed by the second four from Kohli’s bat in the 10th over of the innings. At the same time, he hit the third four in the 14th over. After this, he lost his wicket on a bouncer of Ajmatullah. The right -handed batsman scored 43 runs in 35 balls with the help of 3 fours. During this time his strike rate was just 122.86. This is the reason why Kohli is now facing criticism.
Irfan Pathan targeted
Former Team India player Irfan Pathan shared a post on social media and has taken a blunt innings by Virat Kohli. they wrote,
“Punjab bowler was constantly throwing short and slow ball to Virat. After 35 balls, his strike rate was only 123, it is disappointing on this pitch.”
They kept bowling short and slow balls to Virat Kohli. Strike Rate of 123 after 35 balls on this pitch is disappointing.
– Irfan Pathan (@IRFANPATHAN) June 3, 2025
They kept bowling short and slow balls to Virat Kohli. Strike Rate of 123 after 35 balls on this pitch is disappointing.
– Irfan Pathan (@IRFANPATHAN) June 3, 2025
RCB raised a good total
Even though Virat Kohli has played a slow innings, the RCB player showed good performance. Phil Soult scored 16 runs in nine balls with the help of two fours and a six. Mayank Agarwal’s bat scored 24 runs in 18 balls with the help of two fours and a six. Captain Rajat Patidar scored 26 runs in 16 balls. Apart from these, Liam Livingstone contributed 25, Jitesh Sharma 24 and Romeo Shepherd contributed 17 runs. In this way, RCB made a good total of 190/9 runs in 20 overs.
