How Did Arshad Khan Fool Virat Kohli With His Magic Trap In RCB vs GT Match?

Virat Kohli was dismissed by Arshad Khan [Source: AP]

Gujarat Titans had a dream start to the IPL 2025 match against RCB as they got two crucial wickets in quick succession. After Arshad Khan got rid of Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal was castled by Mohammed Siraj in the high-voltage clash. 

How Did Arshad Khan Outfox Virat Kohli?

Promising bowling all-rounder Arshad Khan drew the first blood for GT, dismissing legendary batter Virat Kohli in this match. The fast bowler, who replaced Kagiso Rabada, instantly showcased his mettle, getting rid of Kohli with a short ball. 

After Mohammed Siraj kept things quiet and conceded only six runs off the first over, GT skipper Shubman Gill brought Arshad Khan from the other end. The left-arm pacer varied his lengths wisely, eventually dismissing Kohli in his very first over. 

From over the wicket, Arshad Khan started his over with a full-length delivery, which Kohli flicked for a couple of runs. He pulled his length slightly back before surprising Kohli with an in-swinging yorker. 

As Kohli was already on his front foot, Arshad surprised him with a sharp short ball, keeping a fielder at the deep mid-wicket boundary. He bowled according to the field, eventually reaping the rewards for his consistency. 

RCB Lose 3 Early Wickets Vs GT

After Kohli's departure, RCB lost Devdutt Padikkal, who was cleaned up for four runs. Although Phil Salt struck 14 quick-fire runs, Siraj uprooted his off stump, helping GT claim the driving seat. As of writing, RCB were 36 for three, with Patidar and Livingstone batting on 7* and 0*, respectively. 

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