• Virat Kohli exhibited sensational fielding to get rid off Shashank Singh in PBKS vs RCB clash at IPL 2024.

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 60 runs to keep their playoffs hopes alive.

IPL 2024 [WATCH]: Virat Kohli exhibits lightning-fast reflexes to dismiss Shashank Singh with a brilliant run-out
Virat Kohli run out Shashank Singh

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In the 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a commanding victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) with a staggering 60-run margin. The spotlight of the day was on Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket icon, who exhibited a stellar performance in Dharamshala on Thursday. Kohli showcased his batting prowess by smashing 92 runs off just 47 deliveries, embellished with seven boundaries and six maximums, at a blistering strike rate of 195.74. His explosive innings propelled RCB to a formidable total of 241/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

Adding to his brilliance, Kohli also displayed exceptional fielding skills by executing a remarkable run-out, dismissing PBKS’ star batter Shashank Singh.

Virat Kohli’s direct hit throw sends Shashank Singh packing

In the 14th over of the second innings, PBKS skipper Sam Curran faced a challenging delivery from Lockie Ferguson, which pitched at the stumps with significant pace. Curran skillfully directed it towards midwicket, initially settling for a single before pushing for a second run. His partner, Shashank, responded to the call, but in a surprising turn of events, Kohli sprinted in from the boundary and executed a pinpoint throw directly to the bowler’s end. This direct hit was a moment of brilliance, resulting in the dismissal of Shashank and dealing another blow to the hosts, reducing their score to 151 for 6 in 13.4 overs.

Here is the video:

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RCB bowlers shine at Dharamsala

PBKS struggled to chase down the imposing target of 242, encountering significant resistance from RCB bowlers. The team, led by Faf du Plessis, exhibited exceptional bowling prowess, effectively dismantling the formidable batting lineup of PBKS. Notable performances came from Swapnil Singh, who claimed figures of 3-0-28-2, Mohammad Siraj (4-0-43-3), Ferguson (3-0-29-2), and Karn Sharma (3-0-36-2).

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