Published 20:42 IST, April 15th 2023

WATCH: Virat Kohli gives a long stare to Ganguly; Controversy erupts over 'handshake snub'

Meanwhile, a controversy has emerged after Delhi Capitals mentor Sourav Ganguly apparently jumped the queue to avoid shaking hands with Kohli.

Reported by: Vishal Tiwari
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Former India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday smashed a brilliant half-century during IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. Kohli scored 50 off 33 balls to help his team post 174/6, which eventually proved to be a lot for Delhi as David Warner-led side lost by 23 runs. Kohli's kck was made up of six boundaries and one six, which he smashed with a strike rate of 147.05. 

This is Kohli's third half-century in four matches for RCB this season. Kohli is also third-highest run-getter in tournament thus far. He has 214 runs from four matches at an aver of 45.60 and a strike rate of 147.58. Meanwhile, a controversy has emerged after Delhi Capitals mentor Sourav Ganguly apparently jumped queue to avoid shaking hands with Kohli. incident took place after game when players and support staff from both teams queued up to shake hands with each or.

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DC vs RCB: Virat Kohli-Sourav Ganguly handshake snub - WATCH

In a video that is doing rounds on social media, Ganguly, who was president of BCCI when Kohli was fired as India's ODI captain, can be seen jumping queue to avoid shaking hands with RCB star. Eagle-eyed netizens spotted incident and immediately started posting about it on social media. Here's a compilation of tweets.  


RCB vs DC, IPL 2023: Royal Challengers Bangalore win

As far as RCB vs DC match is concerned, Delhi Capitals captain David Warner won toss and elected to bowl first. RCB posted 174/6 in 20 overs thanks to contributions from ir entire batting lineup. RCB bowlers n restricted Delhi Capitals to a score of 151/9, thus winning match by 23 runs. Delhi Capitals have w lost five matches on trot. y are only side in ongoing season to t win even a single match. Delhi are currently at bottom of points table. 

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20:40 IST, April 15th 2023