Virat Kohli Dismissed for Duck by Prince Yadav in IPL 2026 Clash
Former RCB player delivers massive take on Virat Kohli’s dismissal vs LSG in IPL 2026
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match on May 7, former Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Virat Kohli was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav. Kohli's wicket proved crucial as RCB fell short in their chase of 213 runs, losing by nine runs.
- 01Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck by Prince Yadav's exceptional delivery.
- 02The wicket was critical for Lucknow Super Giants, impacting RCB's innings.
- 03Prince Yadav has taken 16 wickets in 10 matches this season.
- 04Umesh Yadav praised Prince's improved bowling variations.
- 05Kohli's dismissal marked his first golden duck in IPL since 2023.
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In Match 50 of IPL 2026 held on May 7 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Virat Kohli (former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter) was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Prince Yadav. Chasing 213 runs under the DLS method, RCB struggled early as Kohli's wicket fell to a remarkable delivery clocked at 140.4 kph that uprooted his off stump. Mohammed Kaif, commenting on the match, described the delivery as a 'dream ball' that shaped away before sharply coming back in, leaving Kohli with no chance. Umesh Yadav emphasized the significance of Kohli's wicket, noting his role in setting the tone for RCB's innings. This dismissal marked Kohli's first failure to score in the IPL since 2023. Prince Yadav's performance this season has been impressive, with 16 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 18.68 and a strike rate of 13.8.
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Kohli's early dismissal significantly affected RCB's momentum in the match, demonstrating the importance of key players in high-stakes games.
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