In the electrifying atmosphere of Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, a cricket duel unfolded that had fans on the edge of their seats. Mumbai Indians, led by captain Hardik Pandya, won the toss and chose to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). This decision quickly paid off as RCB faced an early setback.
Virat Kohli, RCB's star batsman, who has been exceptional this season, was dismissed for just 3 runs off 9 balls by Jasprit Bumrah. This marked the fifth time Bumrah has taken Kohli's wicket in their IPL encounters, showcasing a thrilling rivalry that began in 2013 when Bumrah made his IPL debut and claimed Kohli as his first wicket. In today's match, Bumrah bowled the third over and stunningly bowled out Kohli, with the ball clipping the inside edge and safely landing in Ishan Kishan's gloves.
This ongoing battle between Kohli and Bumrah dates back years, and each encounter brings a fresh wave of excitement. Over the years, Kohli has scored 140 runs off 95 balls against Bumrah, maintaining a strike rate of 147.36, which speaks volumes about the intense competition between these cricketing titans.
