Prince Yadav Dismisses Virat Kohli Using His Own Advice as LSG Secures Vital DLS Win Over RCB

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) kept their playoff hopes alive with a nine-run DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rain-affected IPL 2026 clash. The match featured a 111-run innings by Mitchell Marsh and a highly effective opening spell from fast bowler Prince Yadav, who claimed the prized wicket of Virat Kohli using advice provided by the RCB star himself.

Marsh Powers LSG to a Massive Total

Entering the contest on a six-match losing streak, LSG required a home win to maintain their postseason chances. Opening the innings, Mitchell Marsh produced an aggressive display of power-hitting, scoring 111 runs off 56 deliveries. Marsh recorded nine fours and nine sixes, targeting the RCB bowling attack from the first over and reaching his fifty in just 20 balls.

Marsh built a 95-run opening stand with Arshin Kulkarni. Following a brief rain interruption that reduced the match to 19 overs per side, Marsh accelerated further alongside Nicholas Pooran. LSG captain Rishabh Pant added an unbeaten 32 off 10 balls to close the innings, pushing the team to a dominant 209 for 3.

The Kohli Dismissal: Executing the Right Strategy

Facing a revised DLS target of 213, RCB stumbled early against the LSG pace attack. Mohammed Shami removed Jacob Bethell, setting the stage for 24-year-old Prince Yadav. Bowling his second delivery of the innings to Virat Kohli, Yadav released a 140.4 kmph nip-backer that breached Kohli’s defense and shattered the stumps.

Yadav finished with figures of 3 for 33. Following the match, the pacer stated the strategy behind the delivery originated from a direct conversation with Kohli after their previous encounter.

“I misfielded the first ball, but I knew I had to put it behind me and ensure I don’t lose focus,” Yadav noted during the post-match press conference. “After the last match I was talking to Virat bhaiya and he only told me, as long as it’s moving around off a length, stick to that length.”

RCB’s Resistance Falls Short

Reeling at 9 for 2, RCB mounted a recovery through a 95-run partnership between Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal. Patidar scored an aggressive 61, while Padikkal contributed 34. Yadav returned to the attack to dismiss both Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma in the same spell, effectively stalling the run chase.

A late surge from Tim David, Krunal Pandya, and Romario Shepherd put pressure back on the LSG fielding unit. The equation narrowed to 20 runs required off the final over. Digvesh Rathi held his nerve, executing his deliveries efficiently to deny the RCB lower order and secure the win for LSG. For official tournament schedules and standings, consult the official IPL website.

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