Who Is Suyash Sharma? The Debutant KKR Mystery Spinner Who Rocked Virat Kohli's RCB

06.04.2023 - 19:05 sports.ndtv.com

Kolkata Knight Riders had a night to remember on Thursday as they registered a comfortable 81-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2023 match.

Asked to bat first, KKR were 89/5 when Shardul Thakur (68) and Rinku Singh (46) stitched a long partnership and took their side to a total of 204/7 in 20 overs.

Later, RCB were bundled out for 123 after Varun Chakaravarthy took a four-wicket haul. Apart from him, a big contribution in KKR's victory was made by debutant Suyash Sharma, who scalped three wickets and broke the backbone of RCB's batting line-up.

As the match between the two teams ended, all the fans were eager to know about the 19-year-old spinner of KKR. Suyash Sharma, a Delhi lad, was acquired by KKR for Rs 20 Lakh during the mini auction in December last year.

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The crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was witness to Royal Challengers Bangalore's brilliant victory over Rajasthan Royals by seven runs on Sunday. Playing in their green jersey's, RCB posted a huge total of 189/9 in 20 overs, courtesy of fiery half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. Later, RR were restricted to 182/6 after Harshal Patel scalped three wickets. The moment when RCB sealed their win, stand-in skipper Virat Kohli celebrated in his usual aggressive style. However, Virat's wife Anushka Sharma's unique celebration was a highlight of the day.

RCB Stand-in Captain Virat Kohli Fined Rs 24 Lakh For Code of Conduct Breach In IPL 2023 Game vs RR

Virat Kohli, stand-in captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, has been fined a hefty sum after his team's slow over-rate against Rajasthan Royals in an IPL 2023 on Sunday. "Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had named Mr. Virat Kohli as their Captain for their game against Rajasthan Royals, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 23, 2023," a statement from IPL read.

Virat Kohli Registers 'Historic First' For RCB With 100th IPL Catch Of Career

Star India and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) unlocked a new record in fielding on Sunday, becoming the first player from his franchise and the third player overall to complete 100 catches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a fielder. He accomplished this feat during his side's IPL 2023 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the home arena of M Chinaswammy Stadium in Bengaluru.

IPL 2023: RCB's Green Jersey Unlucky For Virat Kohli? Duck Against Rajasthan Royals Reveals Shocking IPL Stat

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli's green jersey nightmare continued as he walked back to the pavilion without opening his account against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Sunday. It was Kohli's second consecutive golden duck of the IPL in a 'green jersey'. In 2022, Kohli was dismissed in 'green jersey' on the first ball by Jagadeesha Suchith in an IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. On Sunday too, the RCB batter was dismissed on the very first ball of the match by Trent Boult against Rajasthan Royals during an IPL match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Karnataka's Bengaluru.

RCB Predicted XI Against RR In IPL 2023: Will Virat Kohli Captain Again?

Virat Kohli returned as Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper for the match against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last time around, with full-time skipper Faf du Plessis deciding to become an 'Impact Player' due to a small injury problem. As the Bengaluru franchise takes on Rajasthan Royals in the first match of the double-header on Sunday, it would be interesting to see if a similar approach is opted for by RCB. Du Plessis and Kohli did the bulk of the scoring with the bat against PBKS but the franchise needs other batters to step up to, especially aginst an in-form side like the Royals.

Virat Kohli Messes Up Tough Catch Opportunity With RCB Teammate Also In The Mix

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered a moral boosting win in IPL 2023 on Thursday, beating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 24 runs at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. With this win, RCB climbed into the top half of the points table and occupy the fifth spot. Chasing a target of 175, PBKS were bowled out for 150 in 18.2 overs, with Mohammed Siraj taking four wickets. Virat Kohli, who was RCB's stand-in captain for the match, registered his 48th half-century, made an absolute mess of a catch during PBKS' 175-run chase.