IPL 2020 in UAE: Virat Kohli's IPL drought goes on after Sunrisers defeat

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IPL 2020 in UAE: Virat Kohli's IPL drought goes on after Sunrisers defeat

Eight years and no IPL glory for India and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Kohli

Published: November 07, 2020 12:06 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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It was friends reunited as Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper David Warner and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli greeted each other in Dubai ahead of their IPL clash. — Kane Williamson hit an unbeaten 50 to guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday and extend Virat Kohli’s wait for a first Indian Premier League title. The win in the eliminator gave the Sunrisers one last chance to reach the IPL final in a knockout qualifier against Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Image Credit: Saikat Das / Sportzpics for BCCI

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Kane Williamson — New Zealand skipper Williamson rescued his side as they struggled to reach the modest 131-7 off 20 overs set by Bangalore. Williamson and West Indies’ Jason Holder put on 65 for the fifth wicket to take the Sunrisers to 132-4 with two balls to spare. Holder hit two fours in the final over to ease his side’s nerves after they had been frustrated by Bangalore’s bowlers. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Virat Kohli enjoys a kickabout in Dubai — While Sunrisers’ relieved captain David Warner hailed his side’s gritty performance, Kohli was left to rue another failure in the world’s richest cricket tournament. The India captain, who has been in three IPL finals in 13 years, said Bangalore had failed to score enough runs in their innings to hope to get another chance. Image Credit: Twitter

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Kohli said young batsman Devdutt Padikkal, who has scored 473 runs in the tournament, had been a standout performer and the likes of de Villiers had been “solid as ever”. “The others contributed but just not enough,” said Kohli, who added that 2020 has been “one of the most competitive ever” as no side had home advantage playing in the UAE. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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CSK captain MS Dhoni (left) seen with RCB captain Virat Kohli — Kohli and RCB made it through to the play-offs, meaning he fared better than his India predecessor MS Dhoni, whose Chennai Super Kings slumped in the group stages. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli celebrates against Chennai Super Kings in Dubai — Kohli had a smile on his face throughout the tournament, with the RCB leader seemingly content in his own form and with exciting times ahead at home. Image Credit: Saikat Das / Sportzpics for BCCI

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Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma — Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, are expecting their first child and have never looked more in love. Image Credit: Instagram

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli shares a laugh in training in Dubai — But RCB still had to accept defeat in the Eliminator. Image Credit: Twitter

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20201005 Virat Kohli — And after eight years without a title, questions will be asked about Kohli's future at RCB. Image Credit: Sportzpics for BCCI

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IPL 2020 in UAE: Virat Kohli's IPL drought goes on after Sunrisers defeat

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