So far in their opening IPL 2023 match against the Mumbai Indians, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have been dominant. The RCB team restricted MI to a total of 171/7, and then began their chase in a blistering manner.
The RCB bowlers impressed with their high-quality bowling, but it was Arshad Khan’s impressive six in the first innings that left a lasting impact, even impressing players from the opposing team.
During the final over of the innings, Harshal Patel was bowling to Arshad Khan, who was facing the second ball of the over. The delivery was outside off, but the young batter hammered it over deep midwicket with sheer power and perfect timing, sending the ball sailing over the boundary line for six runs.
RCB captain Faf du Plessis was visibly impressed with the shot, as his facial expressions showed. Virat Kohli was also caught on camera nodding in approval, praising the batter’s stroke. Fans on Twitter also joined in the praise for the young player, expressing their admiration for his impressive batting skills.
IPL cricket made a triumphant return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium as the home team secured an impressive victory. The team’s bowlers were exceptional during the powerplay, taking crucial wickets, while the spinners maintained control.
Another highlight of the game was the team’s flawless chase. Faf du Plessis, who carried his SA20 form into the IPL, played a pivotal role in setting up RCB’s almost unbeatable position, despite not being able to stay until the end.
Meanwhile, the ever-charismatic Virat Kohli put on a captivating performance for the home crowd, playing with a smile on his face and exhibiting his impressive class with some breathtaking sixes. He led the franchise to victory with nearly four overs remaining, even after losing a few wickets late on.