Virat Kohli is known for his impressive batting skills, but he has also taken four wickets in the IPL. In a recent interview with Jatin Sapru, Kohli was asked to recall the batsman he dismissed to get his first IPL wicket. He struggled to remember, guessing several names, including Herschelle Gibbs, Ravi Teja, and Adam Gilchrist. However, none of these were correct.
The Actual Answer
Kohli’s first IPL wicket was Chamara Silva, a Sri Lankan batsman. He was caught out in a match against Deccan Chargers. In the same match, Kohli also dismissed Ravi Teja, who was bowled. These two wickets were part of his best bowling figures in the IPL, 2/25.
Kohli’s IPL Bowling Record
In total, Kohli has bowled 251 deliveries in the IPL, giving away 368 runs. His four wickets include:
- Chamara Silva
- Ravi Teja
- Brendon McCullum
- Ridhiwman Saha
More Memories Lost
The interview also touched on Kohli’s first match as captain. He thought it was in 2013, but Jatin corrected him, saying it was actually in 2011 against Rajasthan Royals. Kohli was surprised, admitting he had forgotten.
Kohli became the full-time RCB captain in 2013 after initially taking over due to Daniel Vettori’s injury. This exchange highlighted how even memorable moments can fade over time, even for someone like Kohli with a storied career.