Virat Kohli’s sharp reflexes were on full display as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) superstar pulled off a stunner to stun Delhi Capitals batsman KL Rahul at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Rahul celebrated his 34th birthday and bailed out Delhi Capitals with a half-century after they went down by three wickets with Bhuvneshwar Kumar with just 18 on board.
The incident took place on the first ball of the 11th over bowled by Krunal Pandya. As Rahul looked to take his team home, the right-hander dances down the track against the left-armer Pandya to pick up a dropped delivery. Unfortunately, the ball hit the bottom of his bat and didn’t get high.
Kohli runs more than 10 meters and as the ball dives at him, the former RCB skipper extends both hands and completes a sensational catch. Kohli is pumped, so is Pandya. Kohli’s wife Anushka Sharma also celebrates the catch in the stands. Rahul returned for 57 in 34 balls, studded with six fours and two maximums.
Virat Kohli shrugs off fitness concerns
On Saturday, Kohli shrugged off fitness issues against Delhi Capitals. After not taking the field against Mumbai Indians due to ankle discomfort, Kohli played as an impact sub for the first time in the IPL against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the previous game.
Furthermore, Kohli was not well in the rodent either, forcing the RCB management to be cautious about using their former skipper. In fact, despite not being 100% fit, Kohli scored a match-winning 49 against LSG. Against Delhi Capitals, Kohli was dismissed for 19 off 13 deliveries.
