In a heated encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing IPL 2024 season, emotions ran high as Virat Kohli and Sam Curran found themselves in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Kohli, the talismanic figure for RCB, faced the ire of match officials after displaying dissent towards the umpire's decision following his dismissal in a face-off against KKR.
The cricketing icon, who seemed to be in sublime touch, accumulating 18 runs off just 7 deliveries, was left visibly frustrated after falling prey to a Harshit Rana slower delivery.
Despite initial hopes of a reprieve due to what many deemed a no-ball, the umpires reviewed the decision, with the third umpire ultimately confirming the legality of the delivery, resulting in Kohli's departure.
The RCB captain's disbelief quickly turned into frustration, as he engaged in a heated exchange with the match officials before eventually departing the field.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, Sam Curran, leading the Punjab Kings, found himself in hot water after breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's clash against the Gujarat Titans. Curran's actions led to a fine of 50 percent of his match fee, as he admitted to the offense under Article 2.8 of the IPL's Code of Conduct.
Despite the disciplinary issues overshadowing the on-field action, the match itself provided a thrilling spectacle for fans, as Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious in a last-over thriller. Led by captain Shreyas Iyer's stellar half-century off 36 balls, KKR showcased a solid all-round performance, clinching a hard-fought win over Royal Challengers Bangalore.
