In pursuit of a 177-run target set by the Punjab Kings on their home turf, RCB faced frequent setbacks in the form of wickets falling around Virat Kohli.
Despite the loss of three wickets within the eleventh over, the veteran batsman appeared unfazed. However, the only support he received until then was from Harpreet Brar, who provided some respite to his newly arrived teammate.
As the 13th over began, Brar was ready to deliver despite Maxwell still adjusting his guard. Sensing the situation, the Australian signaled for the bowler to pause, prompting Kohli at the non-striker’s end to echo the sentiment.
The Delhi-born batsman vocalized his request, emphasizing the need for a brief pause, using the well-known “Ben Stokes” phrase.
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This incident paralleled Kohli’s similar action in the previous game against CSK, where he requested Ravindra Jadeja to wait while Cameron Green was at the crease, a moment quickly recognized and discussed by cricket fans on Twitter.
