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‘Isse achha to duck pe out ho jata’ - Fans slam Virat Kohli for scoring 18 runs off 19 balls against RR in IPL 2023

Here is how fans have reacted to the poor performance from Virat Kohli in Jaipur against RR in the ongoing IPL 2023

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Virat Kohli in RR vs RCB, IPL 2023

Virat Kohli in RR vs RCB, IPL 2023 (Image Source: Twitter)

On 14 May 2023, Rajasthan Royals (RR) took on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL. All eyes were on Virat Kohli as before this clash, he scored 420 runs in 11 innings. But, his strike rate has been on the headlines since the start of the tournament. In the last game against Mumbai, he scored just one run. But, before that match, he scored 55 runs off 46 balls, including five fours. 

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So, after the clash, the former Aussie cricketer, Tom Moody criticised the batting template of Kohli. While speaking on ESPNCricinfo, Moody said: “Will always have this debate because it is the Virat Kohli template. It’s the way he bats. His career strike rate is around 130. His ability to continue to churn out runs is quite extraordinary. In my view, particularly with the impact player, the game has really moved on.”

Virat Kohli scored 18 runs off 19 balls against RR

However, ahead of this clash, Moody also heaped praises on Kohli and claimed that players like him help teams bring out their best. He said: "Virat Kohli is a very emotional and competitive player. It has been the case with several other greats of the game for it is their passion that drives them. Virat is one of those players, and such players also help the team bring out their best."

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Speaking of the RR vs RCB clash, Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bat first. Both Kohli and du Plessis came out to bat. But, Kohli failed again cheaply as he scored 18 runs off 19 balls. Kohli hit only one four and KM Asif took his wicket. He even failed to score at runner ball and fans were not happy as they slammed him brutally on social media. However, RCB managed to score 171 runs for five wickets in 20 overs. Glenn Maxwell scored 54 runs off 33 balls while du Plessis scored 55 runs off 44 balls.

Here is how fans have reacted to the performance of Kohli:  

 

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