In an exciting encounter between two great players of the modern era, Virat Kohli Kagiso Rabada dominated in emphatic fashion during Match 42 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 between Gujarat Titans (GT) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The experienced Indian batsman made a brilliant counterattack and hit Rabada for 21 runs in a single over with the help of five consecutive fours.
Opening the batting for his team, Kohli wasted no time in settling in. The over started with a short delivery, which the former RCB skipper confidently pulled to the boundary over mid-wicket. What happened next was pure class and control, as Kohli shifted gears effortlessly, sending a back-of-length delivery to wide mid-off before carving another through point.
Rabada, known for his pace and wicket-taking ability, found no answer as Kohli continued his attack. The Indian maestro displayed his trademark timing and placement as he swept the ball past third man and then hit a brilliant cover drive to hit his fifth consecutive boundary. Every shot reflected Kohli's dominance, making the duel one-sided.
Rabada got some relief on the last ball of the over as he managed to get a deflection with his boot and conceded just one run. However, the damage was already done, with Kohli scoring 21 runs in the over. This was a moment of pure class by a modern Indian great.
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Finally, the South African fast bowler Rabada He had the last laugh in this contest, as he managed to dismiss the RCB batsman in his very next over. Kohli once again tried to attack the fast bowler, but this time he failed to connect the shot well and was caught by Rashid Khan at midwicket. The right-handed batsman scored 28 runs in just 13 balls.
Rabada was completely burnt after hitting Kohli for five consecutive fours. After dismissing Kohli, his aggression was intense. He hugged Gil so tightly and suddenly that Gil must have been shocked 🔥🔥
– AurelianCricket (@CricketAurelian) 30 April 2026
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