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"We May Have Got Away With Virat Kohli's Wicket": KKR Star Phil Salt's Honest Admission

It was a rub of the green call that Virat Kohli was dismissed off a high full toss and Kolkata Knight Riders managed to eke out a narrow one-run win in their high-scoring IPL match against RCB on Sunday, says stumper-batter Phil Salt. The new Hawk-Eye technology to determine no-balls for height was used when TV umpire Michael Gough deemed a waist-high delivery from KKR's Harshit Rana fair. Kohli was in full flow, scoring a brisk 18 runs off just seven balls, before Rana took a return catch to dismiss the star batter, as it became a pivotal moment in RCB's narrow one-run loss while chasing a challenging target of 223 at Eden Gardens.

Virat Kohli Furious Over Controversial Dismissal vs KKR - What ICC Law States

Virat Kohli ended up in a heated argument with the on-field umpires following his controversial dismissal during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday. During the third over of the RCB innings, Kohli ended up mishitting a full-toss from fast bowler Harshit Rana straight back to the bowler. While KKR cricketers celebrated, Kohli quickly went for a review as he was convinced that the ball was above his waist. However, the replays showed that the ball was dipping and third umpire Michael Gough decided that it was a fair delivery because of the dip in height.

Did Umpires Cost RCB 2 Runs vs KKR? Fans Claim So, With Video Evidence

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match at Eden Gardens was full of controversy. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 contest on Sunday saw Virat Kohli being given out on a delivery that looked like an above-waist-height no-ball to the naked eye. Though the umpires and the broadcaster justified the decision, the controversy hasn't yet died down. As fans were coming to terms with Kohli's debatable dismissal, another video emerged from the match, suggesting the umpires gave only 4 runs for a six to RCB batter Suyash Prabhudesai. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

Did Umpires Cost RCB 2 Runs vs KKR? Fans Claim So, With Video Evidence

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match at Eden Gardens was full of controversy. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 contest on Sunday saw Virat Kohli being given out on a delivery that looked like an above-waist-height no-ball to the naked eye. Though the umpires and the broadcaster justified the decision, the controversy hasn't yet died down. As fans were coming to terms with Kohli's debatable dismissal, another video emerged from the match, suggesting the umpires gave only 4 runs for a six to RCB batter Suyash Prabhudesai. (IPL 2024 Points Table)

"I Can Throw This Back To You": RCB Star's Sharp Reply To Reporter On Virat Kohli's No-Ball Row

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Reece Topley addressed the media in the post-match press conference after his side suffered yet another defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. Topley, who wasn't part of RCB's XI in the match, summed up his franchise's verdict on the controversial dismissal of Virat Kohli in the match. The opening batter was given out caught and bowled by Harshit Rana. It was an above-waist-height full toss that sent Virat packing, though the debate on the matter was settled by the third umpire.

Legal Or Illegal? Experts Divided Over Virat Kohli's Controversial Dismissal vs KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) survived a late charge by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), registering a one-run win in their IPL 2024 match at the Eden Gardens. However, KKR's win was overshadowed by Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal. Kohli, who made a seven-ball 18, mistimed a slower full toss and fell caught and bowled off Harshit Rana. However, the former RCB captain was confident that the high full-toss was above his waist as the umpires checked for a no-ball. Third umpire Michael Gough declared it out after technology suggested that Kohli was ahead of the popping crease and the ball had dipped due to the lack of pace on the delivery.

In 3 Points, Navjot Singh Sidhu Settles Virat Kohli No-Ball Debate

The Virat Kohli no-ball debate has had the cricketing fraternity divided. The likes of Irfan Pathan, Aakash Chopra, Harshal Bhogle, etc. have sided with the umpire's official call, which is to award the dismissal to Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana. However, there are those too like Navjot Singh Sidhu, who don't feel the umpires made the right call in ruling the Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart out. In a lengthy video on social media, Sidhu tried to explain the factors that should be put into consideration before such decisions are made on the field by the umpires.

Sam Curran Penalised For "Dissent At Umpire's Decision", Faf du Plessis Also Reprimanded By BCCI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf Du Plessis has copped a Rs 12 lakh fine, while Punjab Kings captain has been penalised 50 per cent of his match fees for their respective offences, the IPL announced on Monday. Du Plessis was fined for maintaining a slow over rate during RCB's thrilling one-run loss, their seventh of the ongoing season, to Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

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"We May Have Got Away With Virat Kohli's Wicket": KKR Star Phil Salt's Honest Admission

Virat Kohli Furious Over Controversial Dismissal vs KKR - What ICC Law States

Did Umpires Cost RCB 2 Runs vs KKR? Fans Claim So, With Video Evidence

Did Umpires Cost RCB 2 Runs vs KKR? Fans Claim So, With Video Evidence

"I Can Throw This Back To You": RCB Star's Sharp Reply To Reporter On Virat Kohli's No-Ball Row

Legal Or Illegal? Experts Divided Over Virat Kohli's Controversial Dismissal vs KKR

In 3 Points, Navjot Singh Sidhu Settles Virat Kohli No-Ball Debate

Sam Curran Penalised For "Dissent At Umpire's Decision", Faf du Plessis Also Reprimanded By BCCI