RCB won their first IPL trophy after 18 long years. Fans celebrated wildly across Bengaluru city streets. But cricket expert Aakash Chopra had some tough words. He criticized Virat Kohli’s batting in the final match.
Aakash Chopra criticizes Virat Kohli for playing too slowly. Kohli scored 43 runs from 35 balls against Punjab Kings. His strike rate stayed around 120 throughout the innings. Chopra said this was not good enough for finals.
The former Indian opener pointed out several problems clearly. Kohli’s batting lacked speed and power-hitting ability. His slow start put RCB behind in early overs. The team needed faster runs in such situations.
Azmatullah Omarzai bowled Kohli out during the middle overs. The same bowler also caught the ball himself. This dismissed one of RCB’s most important batsmen early.
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Aakash Chopra’s Mixed Review
Despite harsh words, Aakash Chopra criticizes Virat Kohli with respect. He called Kohli “destiny’s child” during his analysis. Chopra knows Kohli performs well in big matches. The star batsman has done this many times.
Kohli played an amazing inning in the T20 World Cup 2024 final. He also scored brilliantly against Pakistan before this. These performances prove his class and mental strength.
RCB still won the match by six runs. Kohli’s slow batting did not hurt the team. Other players stepped up to finish the job.
Kohli remembered his old teammates after the victory. He mentioned AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle fondly. These three players shared many memories at RCB.
The team changed their famous chant after winning. “Ee sala cup namde” became “Ee sala cup namdu.” This means “The cup is finally ours” now.
Rajat Patidar Gets High Praise
Aakash Chopra criticizes Virat Kohli but praises captain Rajat Patidar. The young captain led RCB to their first title. Patidar showed great energy on the field always.
His captaincy decisions worked perfectly throughout the tournament. The team management made him captain before this season. This decision proved to be absolutely correct.
Patidar’s leadership guided RCB to historic success this year. He motivated players during tough situations brilliantly.
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Aakash Chopra’s YouTube Analysis
Chopra shared these views on his YouTube channel. He makes detailed cricket analysis videos regularly. His comments sparked debates among cricket fans online.
The expert always gives honest opinions about players. He does not hesitate to criticize big stars. This makes his analysis very interesting to watch.
Chopra believes constructive criticism helps players improve their game. Even legends like Kohli can learn from feedback.
