Looking to seal a place in the playoffs, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore met in a high intensity game in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. During the match, RCB captain Virat Kohli lost his cool and turned to IM sled batsman Suryakumar Yadav, who hit a brilliant 79 * of 43 balls to lead the defending champions to the playoffs and IM became the first team to do so. Also Read – IPL 2020: ‘India’s Mr 360, Hope Selectors Are Watching’ – Twitterverse Bows To Suryakumar Yadav
The episode where Kohli decided to involve Surya in a prank started in the thirteenth finale of the chase when the RCB captain picked up the ball and walked towards the batter and said a few words. Kohli’s tactic didn’t bother Suryakumar at all, as he kept his cool and played a mistake in the win and in the process proved a point to the selectors who didn’t pick him for the Australian tour. Read Also – LIVE IPL 2020 MI vs RCB Scorecard, IPL Today’s Match Live Cricket Score and Updates Match 48 Online: Suryakumar’s Undefeated 79 Propels Mumbai to Win 5 Wicket Against Bangalore
I don’t know if it was for the national team or not, but what Kohli did today was not in good taste.
It doesn’t matter why Naseeruddin Shah called him the worst-behaved cricketer in the world.
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MI beat RCB by five wickets when they chased 165 in 19.1 overs.
Surya’s blow also earned him the man of the match.
“I was looking to finish the game. I was looking to learn what my game is. Happy I finished it. Much meditation has helped. An on deck for Chahal and Steyn’s rear kick were my favorites. I have worked on my game during the confinement, “he said at the presentation.
With the victory, MI becomes the first team to reach the playoffs. RCB and Delhi Capitals need a win to reach the last four, as Kolkata and Punjab are locked in a tough fight to finish in the top four.
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