‘Virat bhaiya only told me’: Prince Yadav bowls out Kohli using RCB star’s own advice — Watch

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants pacer Prince Yadav produced the moment of the night in Lucknow after dismissing Virat Kohli with a stunning nip-backer — a wicket that, remarkably, came from advice given by the RCB superstar himself. In a rain-hit IPL 2026 clash reduced to 19 overs per side, LSG kept their playoff hopes alive with a tense nine-run DLS victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday. While Mitchell Marsh’s explosive century powered LSG to a daunting 209/3, it was Prince’s fiery spell of 3/33 that ultimately sealed the contest.

The 24-year-old pacer grabbed headlines after castling Kohli with just his second ball of the innings. After beginning with an outswinger, Prince followed it up with a sharp 140. 4 kmph delivery that jagged back viciously through Kohli’s defence and crashed into the stumps.

Prince later revealed that the wicket was inspired by a conversation with Kohli himself after the previous match. “I misfielded the first ball, but I knew I had to put it behind me and ensure I don't lose focus,” Prince said after the match. “After the last match I was talking to Virat bhaiya and he only told me — as long as it's moving around off a length, stick to that length,” he added while speaking about the dismissal.

Prince punched the air in delight after removing one of the biggest names in world cricket for a duck — Kohli’s first IPL duck since April 2023. — IPL (@IPL) Marsh’s century powers LSG revival Earlier, Marsh unleashed complete destruction on the RCB bowling attack with a sensational 111 off 56 balls, smashing nine fours and nine sixes in a breathtaking display of power-hitting. With LSG desperate to end a six-match losing streak and register their first home win of the season, Marsh tore into Josh Hazlewood and the rest of the attack from the outset.