Virat Kohli looked in great form in the match played against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. He also played a brilliant inning of 92 runs in this match. Kohli also performed brilliantly while fielding. Due to which he was also chosen Player of the Match. Virat Kohli is one of the fittest athletes in the world at present. Even at the age of 35, he is as agile as a young player and never shies away from fielding in hotspots. Virat Kohli once again showed his fitness level against Punjab Kings. Everyone was surprised to see this.
Virat Kohli becomes Superman!
Virat Kohli did something like this to run out Shashank Singh during the match against Punjab Kings. Seeing this, everyone is comparing him with Superman. This incident came to light on the fourth ball of the 14th over of the second innings of the match. When Sam Curran played a shot on a ball from Lockie Ferguson. After which he took one run very easily. Karan felt that he would take a second run also. After which he asked his teammate Shashank Singh to run the second run, but after this Virat Kohli, who was posted at the deep mid-wicket fence, moved quickly towards the ball, intercepted it inside the 30-yard circle and Hit at the stumps at the non-striker’s end. Due to the direct hit, Shashank remained a few millimeters away from his crease and he had to go to the pavilion.
Why is this run out special?
What stood out the most in running out Shashank Singh was Virat’s speed and athleticism. He covered a distance of about 40-45 yards and threw the ball while it was in the air. Moreover, it was almost impossible to bowl the ball straight onto the wicket from the angle at which Virat attempted to throw. At the non-striker’s end, Virat was almost 180 degrees from the stumps; Therefore, he would be able to see only a stump. So, he needed pin-point accuracy to get a direct hit, and despite everything, Virat did not miss. Shashank’s wicket was a huge blow for Punjab Kings as they were threatening to take away the game from RCB. He scored 37 runs in 19 balls with the help of four fours and two sixes.
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