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.
Delhi beat Bangalore by six wickets on Monday to secure their place in the Dream11 IPL 2020 playoffs. Shreyas Iyer's men, who are now at the second position on the Dream11 points table, will now take on Mumbai in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, November 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
ALSO READ | Chris Gayle 'The Universe Boss' trolled by Iceland Cricket for final tweet on Dream11 IPL 2020
Netizens speculate a fight between Ricky Ponting and Virat Kohli
The Delhi vs Bangalore was an intense game of cricket with everything on the line for both sides. During the match, it was evident from the players' body language that they were in no mood to relent as there were some intense moments in the game. From fiery send-offs to wild celebrations, the exciting clash was filled with drama and thrill galore.
However, there was one moment in the match where it seemed like Delhi coach Ricky Ponting and Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli were involved in a verbal fight. The same was pointed out by many fans on Twitter, who took to the micro-blogging site and raised questions over the incident. Several reactions poured in on Twitter as fans reckoned that the two stalwarts were involved in a skirmish during one of the strategic timeouts. Let's take a look at a few reactions.
Coming back to the Delhi vs Bangalore match, Virat Kohli's men could only manage a below-par score of 152/4 in their 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 their side didn't lose the plot despite an early dent. The two started building the Delhi innings as they kept the scoreboard ticking while scoring an odd boundary every over.
Rahane and Dhawan ensured that the required run rate was in check as they kept cruising towards the target. Both Dhawan (54) and Rahane (60) scored fifties, however, they were dismissed in quick succession. But till then Delhi were in control of the chase as they reached the target with an over to spare.
SOURCE: BANGALORE & DELHI IPL INSTAGRAM
Updated 11:30 IST, November 3rd 2020