Shikhar Dhawan Blames The Catch Drop Of Virat Kohli For PBKS Loss – The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) put up a spectacular display against the Punjab Kings. The action started in the powerplay, when RCB set out to chase a difficult target of 177 runs, thanks to Virat Kohli’s blistering 77 runs off 49 balls. The unrelenting aggressiveness of Kohli kept the momentum alive despite weathering early defeats.
In the middle overs of the innings, Kagiso Rabada and Harpreet Brar of the Punjab Kings tightened the screws, making Kohli’s individual brilliance seem like a mirage. But RCB’s Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror staged an incredible comeback, and the tide turned in their favour. Their partnership was pivotal in RCB’s thrilling triumph.
Shashank Singh’s 20 runs off the last over were the deciding factor in Punjab Kings’ earlier competitive total of 176/6. The bowling assault of RCB limited the batting order of Punjab Kings, despite strong efforts from Yash Dayal and Mohammed Siraj. This set the scenario for an exciting match. The RCB squad, led by the Faf du Plessis, showed incredible tenacity and resolve. The result was a thrilling victory that had the spectators on the edge of their seats.
Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan emphasised the significance of Virat Kohli’s drop, believing it could have altered the course of the match significantly. Kohli’s fortunate escape in the early stages, courtesy of a drop in the second ball of the first over, proved pivotal. Capitalising on this reprieve, Kohli unleashed a flurry of boundaries against Sam Curran, setting the tone for his innings. Despite facing a lack of support from the opposite end, Kohli meticulously constructed his innings.
Shikhar Dhawan Blames The Catch Drop Of Virat Kohli For PBKS Loss
The fine margins that often dictate the outcome in cricket, where one moment of fortune can sway the balance dramatically. As Kohli capitalised on the opportunity presented to him, he not only anchored Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings but also demonstrated his ability to seize the momentum and make a substantial impact on the game.
Shikhar Dhawan said: “It was a good game, we brought the game back and again we lost it. We scored 10-15 runs less, in the first six overs I played slow. Those 10-15 runs cost us and the dropped catch as well. Virat scored 70-odd runs and we dropped a catch of the class player, we paid the price. If we had taken that catch …. we lost the momentum and then we paid the price for that.”
