Kagiso Rabada Makes History as First Non-Indian Bowler to Dismiss Virat Kohli Five Times in T20s
Kagiso Rabada Equals Jasprit Bumrah's Feat, Becomes First Non-Indian Bowler To...
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In an IPL 2026 match at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Kagiso Rabada from South Africa dismissed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli for the fifth time in T20s, making him the first non-Indian bowler to achieve this feat. Rabada's performance solidifies his place among the top bowlers in T20 cricket.
- 01Kagiso Rabada dismissed Virat Kohli for the fifth time in T20s.
- 02Rabada is the first non-Indian bowler to achieve this milestone.
- 03He has taken Kohli's wicket five times in 18 matches.
- 04The record for most dismissals of Kohli in T20s is held by Sandeep Sharma with seven.
- 05Kohli also became the first player to score 8000 IPL runs in India during this match.
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In the IPL 2026 match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Kagiso Rabada made history by dismissing Virat Kohli for the fifth time in T20 cricket. This achievement makes him the first non-Indian bowler to accomplish this feat, joining Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, who have also dismissed Kohli five times. Rabada's dismissal of Kohli occurred during the second over of the innings, where Kohli scored 28 runs off 13 balls. Rabada has played 18 matches against Kohli, while Sandeep Sharma holds the record for the most dismissals of Kohli in T20s with seven wickets in 21 matches. Additionally, during this match, Kohli became the first batter to reach 8000 IPL runs in India, further cementing his legacy in the sport.
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Rabada's achievement highlights the competitive nature of T20 cricket and adds to the excitement of IPL matches for fans and players alike.
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