The batting powerhouse of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Virat Kohli, has fallen to Punjab Kings in the IPL final. Kohli scored 43 runs off 35 balls before being caught and bowled by Ajmatullah Omarzai. His strike rate was 122.86. Though he hit three fours, no sixes came off his bat.
Reactions Pour In
Former cricketer Irfan Pathan wasn’t impressed with Kohli’s innings. Pathan tweeted, “They kept bowling short and slow balls to Virat Kohli. Strike rate of 123 after 35 balls on this pitch is disappointing.” This sentiment was echoed by many on social media.
Social media users shared their thoughts on Kohli’s performance. One user said, “So Virat Kohli couldn’t finish this inning well, average knock.” Another user joked, “As expected Virat Kohli will play his legendary tuk tuk inning.”
Some fans felt Kohli’s dismissal was a missed opportunity. A fan tweeted, “Virat Kohli score 43(35) in IPL Final 2025. Feeling bad for his fifty.” The chatter around Kohli’s performance continues, with many weighing in on his strategy and execution.