The big IPL Qualifier 1 match had everyone on the edge tonight. RCB played against the Punjab Kings at the beautiful Mullanpur cricket stadium. Fans came from faraway places to watch this important playoff game.
Something really exciting happened when the Punjab Kings captain got out very early. Virat Kohli went absolutely crazy with his celebration after the wicket fell. His reaction was so loud that even people at home heard it.
Rajat Patidar won the coin toss and decided to bowl first. The team made one important change by bringing Josh Hazlewood into the squad. They dropped Nuwan Thushara to make room for the Australian fast bowler.
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Punjab Kings also changed their team by adding Azmatullah Omarzai to the lineup. Both teams wanted their best players for this crucial playoff match. The winners would go straight to the final while the losers get another chance.
The Australian bowler started bowling really well from his very first over. He bowled fast and straight balls that troubled the Punjab Kings batsmen. Shreyas Iyer came to bat as the captain but struggled against Hazlewood.
Iyer tried to hit a big shot but the ball was too good. He only managed to score 2 runs from 3 balls before getting out. The ball touched his bat edge and went straight to the wicketkeeper.
Virat Kohli’s Aggressive Celebration Steals the Show
When Iyer got out, Kohli lost his mind with pure joy and excitement. He made tight fists with both hands and screamed really loud at everyone. His voice echoed around the entire cricket stadium that night making noise.
Virat Kohli’s aggressive celebration included pointing at the crowd and his team dugout. He was jumping up and down like a little kid who won. The cameras caught every single moment of his wild celebration dance.
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His teammates also joined in the celebration but nobody was louder than Kohli. The former captain showed his fiery personality that fans love so much. Everyone could see how much this wicket meant to the team.
Why This Wicket Changed Everything for RCB
Getting the Punjab Kings captain out so early put huge pressure on them. They lost three wickets very quickly and never recovered from that bad start. PBKS collapsed on 101 runs only in 14.1 overs. Hazlewood proved that the team made the right choice by picking him.
This early breakthrough gave RCB bowlers lots of confidence to attack more batsmen. The crowd went wild and supported RCB even more after seeing the celebration.
