Published 13:54 IST, April 6th 2023
RCB vs MI: Virat Kohli tells Siraj to hit Rohit Sharma on helmet, MI skipper reacts- WATCH
During the RCB vs MI match, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma graced the field and indirectly interacted with each other as well. It was all laughs in the end.
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Wher playing for India or playing for ir respective franchises in IPL, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma spew headlines whenever y come toger. This time during RCB vs MI IPL 2023 match, two stalwarts of Indian cricket graced field and indirectly interacted with each or as well. However, it was all laughs in end.
During first over of Mumbai Indians' innings Mohammad Siraj opened bowling for Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rohit Sharma was on strike and guided it toward backward square leg for a single. Virat Kohli, who saw ball go past, said Helmet pe maar iske" to Siraj. Sharma, who heard phrase spoken by Kohli saw funny side and could t stop from showcasing a grin.
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RCB vs MI: Kohli tells Siraj to hit Rohit on helmet, Mumbai skipper reacts
Here's video of episode.
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About match, Mumbai Indians batted first and got 171 on board, courtesy of Tilak Verma's exceptional kck of 84 off 46 balls. In reply, RCB got perfect start as openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli picked apart MI bowling. Both players put on 148 on board and partially scripted win for RCB. In end, Bangalore won match by 8 wickets. and Virat Kohli became man of match for his 49-ball 82-run kck.
While it was a one-sided victory for RCB this time, teams are set to meet again on May 9, 2023. current IPL could prove to be crucial for both Kohli and Sharma, as both are looking to come back into scheme of things for India team. Both haven't played for India in T20Is since culmination of ICC T20 World Cup 2022. While Kohli has started out strong, Sharma is yet to make a mark. RCB's next fixture is against KKR, whereas Mumbai Indians will play Chennai Super Kings on April 8.
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