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The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) faced off in a thrilling encounter at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, but it was a particular moment that went beyond just the action on the field. RCB’s star player, Virat Kohli, was visibly frustrated when his team let slip an easy chance to dismiss Mumbai’s Suryakumar Yadav. The incident occurred after Yash Dayal bowled a slower delivery that Suryakumar mistimed, sending the ball straight up in the air and presenting a simple catch.
However, the miscommunication between Dayal and wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma led to a collision, and the catch was dropped. While mistakes like these happen in cricket, it was Kohli’s reaction that really stood out. The usually composed player couldn’t contain his frustration, clearly upset over the missed opportunity. He yelled in exasperation, and in a rare show of emotion, even tossed his cap to the ground. It was a moment that highlighted Kohli’s passion for the game and his desire to get every detail right, especially in such high-stakes situations.
Virat Kohli Angry on Catch drop 😳#MIvRCB #MIvsRCB pic.twitter.com/hp5APGp4Lq— Jeet (@JeetN25) April 7, 2025
Despite this setback, RCB didn’t let the drop throw them off course. Dayal, refusing to let the previous mistake get to him, produced another chance for his team. Once again, a slower delivery tempted Suryakumar, and this time, he mistimed it again, finding Liam Livingstone in the square-leg region. Livingstone made no mistake, taking a simple catch and dismissing the MI batter.
RCB’s batting performance was also a standout, with Kohli and Rajat Patidar both scoring half-centuries, providing the backbone of a competitive total of 222. Contributions from Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma ensured RCB’s total had the necessary firepower to put pressure on Mumbai. On the other hand, MI’s Jasprit Bumrah, making his return after a three-month absence, bowled a tight spell but couldn’t prevent the others from conceding runs at over 10 runs per over.
The match was a high-scoring thriller, with RCB ultimately emerging victorious by 12 runs. Much of the credit went to Krunal Pandya’s sensational final over, where he claimed three wickets, completing a four-wicket haul and securing the win for his side. The game had it all, highs and lows, a dramatic drop, an emotional Kohli moment, and a gripping finish, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
