New Delhi:Virat Kohli, after leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a seven-wicket victory over Punjab Kings on April 20 in New Chandigarh, gifted his bat to young Mumbai batter Musheer Khan who was present at the ground, showcasing his support for emerging cricket talent.
Kohli’s unbeaten 73 off 52 balls guided RCB to successfully chase down the target of 159 runs. His partnership with Devdutt Padikkal, who scored 61 runs, proved crucial in securing the win.
The victory held special significance as it served as revenge for RCB’s recent loss to Punjab Kings just two days prior. The team’s bowlers set up the win, followed by strong performances from the top-order batsmen.
This innings marked Kohli’s 59th IPL half-century, helping him achieve a significant milestone by surpassing David Warner’s record for the most 50-plus scores in the league’s history.
The moment gained additional attention on social media as Kohli’s gesture of gifting his bat to Musheer Khan demonstrated his role as a mentor figure in Indian cricket.
Adding to the moment, Musheer took to Instagram later that evening and shared a picture holding the gifted bat, captioning it:
The match showcased both Kohli’s batting excellence and his commitment to nurturing young talent in Indian cricket, as he continued to make an impact both on and off the field.
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