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"Second Favourite Punjabi After...": RCB Star's Unique Praise For Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh bagged a four-wicket haul as Punjab Kings won a thriller against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Arshdeep not only defended 16 runs off the last over for PBKS but also finished the game with the figures of 4/29. Arshdeep dismissed the likes of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Nehal Wadhera. The 24-year-old not only cleaned up Tilak and Wadhera in the last over but also broke the middle stump on both occasions. After the match, Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Wayne Parnell was all praise for Arshdeep, saying that the youngster "has now moved up to second favourite Punjabi" after Yuvraj Singh.

Watch: IPL 2023 - Virat Kohli Dismissed For Golden Duck vs RR, RCB Fans Left Stunned

The crowd at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru were left stunned as Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. The dismissal took place on the very first ball of the match as Trent Boult bowled a straight delivery that swung a bit in the air and Kohli ended up missing the line completely. The ball crashed into his pads and the umpire had no hesitations in giving his decision in favour of the bowler. This was the 10th duck for Kohli in the IPL till now and among them, seven have been golden ducks.

IPL 2023: Here's Why RCB Players Are Wearing Green Jersey Against RR

Royal Challengers Bangalore are sporting the green jersey made from recycled stadium waste during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Rajasthan Royals in Bengaluru on Sunday. It is an initiative that the franchise has undertaken since the 2011 season in order to spread awareness for a cleaner and greener environment. The team also sports the green jersey in one of their matches and this year, the mission for RCB will be to restore two lakes in South Bengaluru and the initiative will be spread to 200 schools across the state as part of the “Go Green” initiative.

"They Informed Me Last Time...": 'Captain' Virat Kohli Explains Faf du Plessis' Curious Case

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Faf du Plessis chose to remain a substitute player for the second match in a row, prompting Virat Kohli to lead the side again against Rajasthan Royals. It was because of a minor rib injury that Du Plessis decided to only bat for RCB in the last game against Punjab Kings, and it seems like the South African hasn't fully recovered. When Kohli was asked about Du Plessis' scenario, he revealed that the team management had informed him that he might have to captain for a couple of games.

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.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's Direct Hit Run-Out Stuns Fans In IPL 2023. Virat Kohli's Celebration Is Crazy

It was vintage Virat Kohli on display as he led the Royal Challengers Bangalore side to victory over Punjab Kings. Skipper Faf du Plessis was carrying an injury ahead of the encounter and as a result, the team took a decision to use the Proteas star as the Impact Player. That meant that Kohli came out for the toss as RCB skipper once again and his trademark aggressive attitude was on display during the PBKS innings as he constantly motivated the side and his celebration following a brilliant piece of fielding from Mohammed Siraj to dismiss Harpreet Bhatia has won the internet.

Points Table "Can't Define Your Team": Virat Kohli's Blunt Take After Win As RCB Stand-in Captain

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stand-in skipper Virat Kohli said that the target batters put on the board was enough and there was no need to take the game till the end against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium on Thursday. RCB won the match against PBKS by 24 runs. RCB opener Faf du Plessis's 84 off 56 balls and Virat Kohli's 59 off 47 helped the team score 174 which PBKS failed to chase, getting all not in 18.2 overs.

Virat Kohli guides Bangalore to victory over Punjab in IPL 2023

Star batsman Virat Kohli scored a composed fifty and led Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL on Thursday.

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"Second Favourite Punjabi After...": RCB Star's Unique Praise For Arshdeep Singh

Watch: IPL 2023 - Virat Kohli Dismissed For Golden Duck vs RR, RCB Fans Left Stunned

IPL 2023: Here's Why RCB Players Are Wearing Green Jersey Against RR

"They Informed Me Last Time...": 'Captain' Virat Kohli Explains Faf du Plessis' Curious Case

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

Watch: Mohammed Siraj's Direct Hit Run-Out Stuns Fans In IPL 2023. Virat Kohli's Celebration Is Crazy

Points Table "Can't Define Your Team": Virat Kohli's Blunt Take After Win As RCB Stand-in Captain

Virat Kohli guides Bangalore to victory over Punjab in IPL 2023