Prince Yadav's Virat Kohli dismissal termed ball of the tournament: 'That was your perfect delivery'
Prince Yadav delivered a sensational spell for Lucknow Super Giants against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, dismissing Virat Kohli with a "ball of the tournament" contender. His impressive 3/33 performance secured a crucial DLS victory, with former India batter Ambati Rayudu praising his all-format potential.
Prince Yadav announced himself on the big stage with a sensational spell for Lucknow Super Giants against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026, earning massive praise from former India batter Ambati Rayudu after delivering what many are calling the “ball of the tournament. ” Playing in a rain-shortened 19-over clash at the Ekana Stadium, Prince produced a peach of a delivery to dismiss Virat Kohli for a duck during RCB’s chase. Bowling at 140.
4 kph, the young pacer delivered a sharp nip-backer that jagged in viciously after pitching, swung more than 1. 4 degrees, pierced the tiny gap between bat and pad, and crashed into the off stump. Kohli was left stunned as the LSG players erupted in celebration.
The wicket carried extra significance. It marked Kohli’s first IPL duck since 2023 and his first zero while chasing in nine years. The last time he had fallen for a duck in a chase came during RCB’s infamous collapse to 49 all out against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in 2017.
Prince didn’t stop there. He finished with outstanding figures of 3/33, playing a crucial role in LSG’s nine-run DLS victory that kept their playoff hopes alive. Speaking on ESPNcricinfo’s TimeOut show, Rayudu was full of admiration for the young fast bowler.