IPL 2025 [WATCH]: Virat Kohli throws cap in frustration after Jitesh Sharma and Yash Dayal mix-up gifts Suryakumar Yadav a lifeline

In what turned out to be a high-octane Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 contest between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI), emotions ran high as a missed opportunity to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav triggered a rare and fiery outburst from Virat Kohli. The drama unfolded at the Wankhede Stadium during the 12th over of the MI innings, when a miscommunication between bowler Yash Dayal and wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma allowed Suryakumar a lucky escape – one that sent Kohli into a fit of visible frustration.

The missed catch of Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli Kohli’s furious reaction

Suryakumar, known for his 360-degree stroke play, attempted a big hit off a slower back-of-the-hand delivery from Dayal. The ball ballooned up straight into the air and should have been a routine catch. Both Dayal and wicketkeeper Jitesh converged beneath it, but a complete breakdown in communication led to a shocking mid-pitch collision. The ball slipped between them and thudded harmlessly onto the turf. As soon as the catch went down, the camera panned to Kohli, who couldn’t contain his fury. The RCB star threw his cap to the ground, shouted in frustration, and stormed around the field, clearly exasperated at the missed opportunity. His outburst became one of the most talked-about moments of the match, going viral across social media platforms in no time.

Thankfully for RCB, Suryakumar did not make them pay for the reprieve for too long. In the same over, Dayal stuck to his plan and delivered another deceptive slower ball. SKY, still looking to attack, ended up skying the ball once again – this time to the square leg region, where Liam Livingstone completed a safe catch. The redemption came swiftly, and perhaps it helped ease some of Kohli’s earlier frustration. While the damage was averted, the earlier lapse remained a key moment in the high-stakes encounter.

Here’s the video:

CONFUSION BETWEEN YASH DAYAL AND JITESH SHARMA DROPPED SKY’S CATCH.
LOOK AT VIRAT KOHLI REACTION AT THE END😡🙃.#RCBvsMI #ipl #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/8Kf0KDiScj

— Aksh Chaudhary (@ChaudharyAkshS1) April 7, 2025

Angry Moment of #ViratKohli when catch was dropped in confusion

– Yash Dayal and Jitesh Sharma dropped the catch of Surya Kumar Yadav pic.twitter.com/mgu20O6SXc

— cricFusion Aashi (@cricket_x_Ashi) April 8, 2025

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Kohli’s leading role in RCB’s 12-run win over MI

Despite the tense mid-match episode, Kohli turned in a sensational performance with the bat, anchoring the innings with a classy 67 off just 42 deliveries. Along with Rajat Patidar, who also scored a crucial fifty, Kohli helped RCB post a formidable total of 222. Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh chipped in with rapid cameos that pushed the total out of reach for most opponents.

In response, MI looked strong but couldn’t finish the job, eventually falling short by 12 runs. Jasprit Bumrah, making a return to professional cricket after three months, was the only bowler to maintain control, ending with a miserly spell amid a run-fest from the RCB batters. It wasn’t just the batters who performed under pressure. RCB’s bowling unit, led by Krunal Pandya’s final-over heroics where he picked up three wickets, stood tall when it mattered most. With Mumbai needing a late push to chase the target, Pandya’s tight bowling and his four-wicket haul ensured Bengaluru emerged victorious in this thriller of a contest.

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