Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in IPL 2026 as Lucknow Super Giants set a competitive 209 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB then needed 210 to win, but Prince Yadav removed Kohli early to swing momentum. Mohammed Shami also struck, tightening the contest as the chase began.
Former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan heaped praise on Virat Kohli, calling him the IPL’s most consistent batter. Kohli’s latest landmark—crossing 9000 IPL runs—drew special attention to his adaptability and relentless run hunger. McClenaghan even expects Kohli to reach 10,000 IPL runs soon, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals.
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Delhi Capitals take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 today, with momentum badly shaken after a high-scoring loss where their bowlers failed to defend 264. RCB come in in strong, balanced form, raising the stakes for Delhi’s playoff ambitions. The key? A sharper bowling performance, especially in the death overs.
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