Indian Premier League 2024

'Jo respect ke liye laayak hoga uski respect hogi' - Fans rejoice to see Virat Kohli appreciate Suryakumar Yadav for his heroics in RCB vs MI match

Virat Kohli congratulated Suryakumar Yadav for his match-winning half-century in RCB vs MI clash in IPL 2023.

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Virat Kohli & Suryakumar Yadav (Source: Twitter)

Virat Kohli & Suryakumar Yadav Virat Kohli & Suryakumar Yadav (Source: Twitter)

A rampaging knock from Suryakumar Yadav at the Wankhede Stadium helped Mumbai Indians (MI) thrash Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by six wickets and climb to the third place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 points table. His 35-ball 83 runs with seven boundaries and six maximums grabbed the eyeballs, but Virat Kohli's heartfelt gesture after the star batter's dismissal left fans delighted.

The former RCB captain and the backbone of the MI batting unit were involved in one of the most controversial moments in IPL history when the pair had a faceoff in the IPL 2020, but since then the two have had mutual respect and share a brotherly bond with each other. Kohli has faced huge criticism this season too for his verbal spat after the RCB vs LSG clash, but despite losing to MI on Tuesday, the ace batter won hearts with his kind appreciation for his compatriot.

MI skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and put RCB to bat first and restricted the visitors to 199-6 on a surface that favours the chasing side. In reply, Ishan Kishan provided them with a fantastic start in the powerplay by attacking bowlers all over the ground. Once the openers were sent back, it was a completely dominant performance by Yadav and Nehal Wadhera. The duo put on a 150-run partnership before SKY was dismissed in the 16th over.

On his way back to the pavilion, the right-hander batter received loud cheers from the Wankhede crowd for his stunning display which ensured Mumbai's sixth win of the tournament. His teammates gave him a standing ovation from the dugout, while Kohli hugged him and congratulated him on his knock.

Watch the video below: 

 

"I know my game. I don't do anything different": Suryakumar Yadav

Surya was under-fire after failing to find runs in the initial matches, but he delivered when it mattered most. The right-hander couldn't finish the game but got the team almost to the finish line, diminishing RCB's hopes of making the playoffs.

"Much needed from the team's point of view. I am very happy to win a home game like this. I mean they come up with a plan. They tried to make me hit to the bigger part. Take the pace off and bowl slow. Your practice has to be the same what you intend to do in matches. I know where my runs are. We have open net sessions. I know my game. I don't do anything different," Surya said after winning the Player of the Match award.

Here's how fans reacted to Virat Kohli's gesture: 

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