WATCH: Virat Kohli gives flying kiss send off after getting rid of Shahrukh Khan with bullseye run out during RCB vs GT clash

Abhijeet Kumar Singh

• Sat • 04 May 2024

Virat Kohli gave a flying kiss send off to Shah Rukh Khan after running him out during RCB vs GT clash. (Screengrab-X)

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Virat Kohli ran Shahrukh Khan out during RCB vs GT's IPL 2024 clash.Shahrukh Khan departed after scoring 24-ball 37.

Batting maestro Virat Kohli hogged limelight with his fielding brilliance during the IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on May 4. RCB bowlers bowlers struck early, leaving the Titans reeling with early wickets lost. Shahrukh Khan, who impressed with a fifty in the previous encounter, showed promising signs again, coming in at number four. His crisp shots and a 37-run contribution from David Miller helped rebuild the Titans' innings after a shaky start at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Shahrukh Khan Departs After Kohli's Direct Hit

Shahrukh Khan, Gujarat Titans' potential game-changer, was on the attack, looking to build a big score. However, his promising innings was cut short in the 13th over. Gujarat Titans found themselves in early trouble after losing three quick wickets. However, hope emerged in the form of Shahrukh Khan, who entered the fray at number four. The aggressive batsman played some crisp shots, determined to revive the Titans' innings. Partnering with David Miller (30), Khan started to rebuild their position at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Khan looked poised for a significant contribution, taking the initiative to score quickly. Unfortunately, his promising knock was halted in the 13th over. A delivery from Vijaykumar Vyshak found Rahul Tewatia, who nudged it softly towards the off-side. Seizing the opportunity for a quick single, Khan set off for a run.

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However, disaster struck for Khan. His partner, Rahul Tewatia, hesitated and sent him back, leaving him stranded mid-pitch. Virat Kohli, showcasing exceptional fielding skills, pounced on this opportunity. With a brilliant direct hit at the bowler's end, Kohli caught Khan well short of his crease. The batsman's promising innings was cut short, leaving him visibly disappointed with the dismissal.

While Khan's dismissal was a turning point, it was Virat Kohli's celebratory send-off that truly caught the crowd's attention. The RCB superstar surprised everyone with a playful flying-kiss gesture towards the departed batsman, sending the M Chinnaswamy Stadium into a frenzy.

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Shahrukh departed after scoring a 24-ball 37, including 5 fours and a six, kept the innings moving at a strike rate of over 154. His knock propelled GT to a total of 147. Later, RCB rode on Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis' cracking knocks to chase down the target with four wickets to spare.