Published 11:30 IST, November 3rd 2020

Did Ricky Ponting and Virat Kohli fight during Dream11 IPL game over R Ashwin?

During the Delhi vs Bangalore match, it seemed like Ricky Ponting and Virat Kohli were involved in a verbal fight which was pointed out by fans on Twitter.

Reported by: Jatin Malu
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Delhi beat Bangalore by six wickets on Monday to secure ir place in Dream11 IPL 2020 playoffs. Shreyas Iyer's men, who are w at second position on  Dream11 points table, will w take on Mumbai in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, vember 5 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.

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Netizens speculate a fight between Ricky Ponting and Virat Kohli

 Delhi vs Bangalore was an intense game of cricket with everything on line for both sides. During match, it was evident from players' body langu that y were in mood to relent as re were some intense moments in game. From fiery send-offs to wild celebrations, exciting clash was filled with drama and thrill galore.

However, re was one moment in match where it seemed like Delhi coach Ricky Ponting and Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli were involved in a verbal fight. same was pointed out by many fans on Twitter, who took to micro-blogging site and raised questions over incident. Several reactions poured in on Twitter as fans reckoned that two stalwarts were involved in a skirmish during one of strategic timeouts. Let's take a look at a few reactions.

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Coming back to  Delhi vs Bangalore match, Virat Kohli's men could only man a below-par score of 152/4 in ir 20 overs. Devdutt Padikkal scored a 40-ball 50 while AB de Villers chipped in with a useful 21-ball 35. In response, Delhi lost Prithvi Shaw early for 9 (6). However, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane ensured that ir side didn't lose plot despite an early dent. two started building Delhi innings as y kept scoreboard ticking while scoring an odd boundary every over.

Rahane and Dhawan ensured that required run rate was in check as y kept cruising towards target. Both Dhawan (54) and Rahane (60) scored fifties, however, y were dismissed in quick succession. But till n Delhi were in control of chase as y reached target with an over to spare.

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SOURCE: BANGALORE & DELHI IPL INSTAGRAM

11:30 IST, November 3rd 2020