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Virat Kohli takes on Jasprit Bumrah, hits a six off first ball. Watch!

Jasprit Bumrah made a fiery return from injury, hitting speeds over 140 kmph against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Virat Kohli, however, quickly countered, smashing Bumrah for a massive six in the fourth over. Despite Kohli's aggressive approach, Bumrah maintained control, conceding only 10 runs in the over, continuing their enthralling IPL rivalry.
Virat Kohli takes on Jasprit Bumrah, hits a six off first ball. Watch!
Virat Kohli (Pic credit: X)
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli vs Jasprit Bumrah – one of IPL’s most electrifying rivalries – delivered fireworks yet again at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday.Making a comeback after a 93-day injury layoff, Bumrah returned with serious pace, clocking over 140 kmph in his opening over for Mumbai Indians against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But Kohli wasted no time in asserting dominance.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Facing Bumrah for the first time in IPL 2025, Kohli launched the second ball of the fourth over over deep mid-wicket for a towering six – his first of the match and a powerful statement in their ongoing duel.WATCH:
Despite the early blow, Bumrah kept it tight, conceding just 10 runs in the over with figures of 1 6 1 1 0 1.Before the match, Bumrah had dismissed Kohli five times in 16 IPL innings, but Kohli’s aggressive strike rate of 147.36 against the pacer keeps the battle perfectly poised.
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