Besides going on to reclaim the Orange Cap during
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
's (RCB) win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL on Saturday, batting legend
Virat Kohli
showcased his fielding skills as well with a direct hit for a run-out, which earned him the praise of bowling coach Adam Griffith in the dressing room after the match.
Kohli dismissed
Shahrukh Khan
with a throw on the run, which found the GT batsman short of his crease at the non-striker's end.
Teammate Cameron Green's awe-filled reaction to Kohli's exceptional fielding skills added an extra layer of appreciation to the moment.
The incident occurred in the 13th over of the game, when GT batsman Rahul Tewatia played RCB pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak's delivery with soft hands towards the off-side. Shahrukh, who made 37 off 24 balls, was off the blocks for a quick run, but Tewatia sent him back. However, it was too late by then, as an alert Kohli wasted no time and nailed a direct-hit in one motion at the bowler's end to throw down the stumps.
After the match, bowling coach Griffith reserved special praise for Virat.
"In the field, our first direct-hit run-out of the tournament. It was a really important wicket fo rus, so well done Virat," said Griffith, inviting an applause from the RCB squad and coaching staff.
Virat's reaction to the appreciation also made for an interesting viewing, as he scratched his chin and smiled.
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Virat scored 42 off 27 balls and added 92 runs inside the Powerplay with fellow opener and RCB skipper Faf du Plessis, who top-scored in the match with his 23-ball 64.
Virat reclaimed the top spot in Orange Cap standings with his tally of 542 runs in 11 matches.
After bowling out Gujarat Titans for a paltry 147, RCB raced home in 13.4 overs despite a middle-order stutter to register a four-wicket win.
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