In a dramatic turn of events at the Wankhede Stadium, Virat Kohli showcased his fiery temperament after being dismissed during the IPL match against Mumbai Indians. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s star batter, who was in sublime form, couldn’t contain his emotions following his exit from the crease.
Kohli, who raced to a brisk 29-ball fifty, appeared set for a monumental score. However, his innings was cut short in the 15th over when he mistimed a shot off Mumbai Indians’ skipper Hardik Pandya. A top-edge off a leg-side attempt was caught by Naman Dhir at deep square leg, ending Kohli’s innings at a commendable 67 runs off 42 balls, which included 8 fours and 2 sixes.
As he made his way back to the pavilion, the frustration was palpable. In a moment of anger, Kohli smashed his bat against the ground and flung his gloves into the dressing room, a rare display of emotion from the usually composed cricketer.
Earlier in the innings, Kohli achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first Indian to surpass the 13,000-run mark in T20 cricket. His performance at the Wankhede Stadium, where he now has 838 runs, further cements his status as one of the venue’s most successful batsmen.