The Hilarious Moment (Source: @IPL/x.com)
In Indian cricket, Rishabh Pant’s wit and playfulness are well-known, as the batter often makes headlines with his cheeky remarks. One such unforgettable moment came during the 2018 IPL, when his cheeky banter with Virat Kohli stole the spotlight and left fans in splits.
During the 45th clash of the IPL 2018, RCB and DD faced each other at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. As Kohli focused hard during the 7th over, it was Pant’s cheeky banter that unexpectedly stole the show during the high-voltage clash.
Pant-Kohli's Hilarious Banter In IPL
As Rishabh Pant dazzled the big stages with his power-hitting, behind the stumps, apart from being a responsible wicketkeeper, his chirpy nature is known to all. While he’s shown this playful side many times internationally, it was his memorable banter with Virat Kohli during IPL 2018 that fans still fondly recall today.
In the 45th match of the IPL 2018, Royal Challengers Bengaluru locked horns with the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), and the hilarious moment took place. During the run chase, Virat Kohli was on strike in the 7th over, fully concentrating on the game, Pant was seen cheering the spinners of his team from behind the stumps.
As Kohli took his stance, young Pant made a cheeky comment, which caused the former RCB skipper to turn around and give the youngster a playful glare. They exchanged a few light-hearted words before getting back to the game. In an intense match, this funny moment quickly became a fan favorite, with viewers enjoying the unexpected face-off.
ABD‑Kohli Masterclass Sealed Nail‑Biting Win
After the Daredevils batters put on a total of 181 runs on the board, chasing the target initially started wth a few setbacks for RCB. Within three overs, RCB lost two wickets, but a remarkable partnership between AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli changed the script. Amidst the tough time, the duo stitched a 118-run partnership and pushed the team towards victory.
Both completed fiery half-centuries and kept dominating the opponent bowlers. After Kohli walked away scoring 70 runs in 40 deliveries with a strike rate of 175.00, de Villiers stood tall with a remarkable unbeaten knock of 72 runs in a mere 37 deliveries with a whopping strike rate of 194.59. With that dominance, RCB sealed a 5-wicket victory in the match.
