Ravi Bishnoi Dismisses Virat Kohli for First Time in 1,089 Days During IPL 2026 Match
Rajasthan Royals Spinner Achieves Feat No Other Bowler Could Do Against Virat Kohli In 1089 Days
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In a remarkable feat, Rajasthan Royals spinner Ravi Bishnoi clean bowled Virat Kohli during an IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati, marking Kohli's first bowled dismissal in 1,089 days. The Royals secured a six-wicket victory, driven by strong performances from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Dhruv Jurel.
- 01Ravi Bishnoi clean bowled Virat Kohli, marking Kohli's first bowled dismissal in 1,089 days.
- 02Kohli scored 32 runs off 16 balls before being dismissed.
- 03Rajasthan Royals chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru's total of 201 runs with a six-wicket victory.
- 04Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 78 runs off 26 balls, while Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten with 81 runs off 43 balls.
- 05Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag highlighted the need for better bowling execution despite the win.
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In a significant moment during the IPL 2026 match on Friday, Ravi Bishnoi from Rajasthan Royals clean bowled Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, achieving a feat no bowler had accomplished against Kohli in 1,089 days. Kohli, who scored 32 runs off 16 deliveries, was deceived by Bishnoi's googly that crashed into the stumps. This dismissal marked the first time Kohli was bowled in the IPL since Akash Singh of Chennai Super Kings did so in 2023. Rajasthan Royals successfully chased down a target of 201 runs, winning by six wickets, thanks to explosive innings from Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 78 runs off 26 balls, and Dhruv Jurel, who contributed 81 not out off 43 balls. Despite the victory, RR captain Riyan Parag acknowledged areas for improvement in their bowling performance, emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes.
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This match highlights the competitive nature of the IPL and showcases emerging talents like Ravi Bishnoi, which can influence team strategies and fan engagement.
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