Virat Kohli Suffers Golden Duck as Mumbai Indians Defend 166 Against RCB
Virat Kohli endured a rare batting failure in the Indian Premier League after falling for a golden duck against the Mumbai Indians during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s run chase in Raipur on Sunday.
The former RCB captain lasted just one delivery before being dismissed by seam bowler Deepak Chahar, who secured a massive breakthrough for Mumbai immediately after the innings break. Attempting to loft the ball over mid-off, Kohli failed to control the shot as the delivery bounced slightly more than anticipated. The ball struck high on the bat and ballooned toward Raj Bawa, who dived forward to complete a sharp catch.
Second Consecutive Duck in IPL 2026
The dismissal marked Kohli’s second consecutive duck in the tournament. In RCB’s previous fixture against the Lucknow Super Giants, Kohli was bowled for a two-ball zero by Prince Yadav. This represents only the second instance in Kohli’s professional T20 career where he has registered ducks in successive innings. The first occurrence happened during the 2022 season against LSG and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chahar continued his opening spell by striking again in the third over, removing Devdutt Padikkal to leave RCB under severe pressure early in the run chase.
Most Ducks for Virat Kohli Against IPL Opponents
Mumbai’s breakthrough added to an unwanted statistical record for Kohli against the franchise. Here is the breakdown of his ducks against active IPL teams:
| Opponent | Number of Ducks |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 3 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 3 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 2 |
Mumbai Indians Overcome Early Collapse
Earlier in the evening, the Mumbai Indians recovered from a disastrous start to post 166/7 after being asked to bat first on a challenging Raipur surface. RCB’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a precise new-ball spell, dismissing Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav inside the powerplay to leave MI reeling at 28/3.
However, Tilak Varma anchored the recovery with a composed 57 off 42 balls, while Naman Dhir contributed 47 runs. Mumbai eventually finished with a competitive total on a pitch that offered uneven bounce and consistent assistance for seamers. For official match statistics and tournament updates, fans can refer to the BCCI official website.