Ace RCB batter and former Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has reportedly been fined a measly 10% of his match fee by the BCCI in reference to the earlier RCB and CSK clash where Kohli was caught celebrating with vigour and fervour at the fall of a wicket.

While the BCCI has not gone into the exact details of why Kohli was fined, many news outlets have reported that Kohli’s celebration landed him in the soup.

The incident in question occurred when Mohammed Siraj took a crucial catch to dismiss Shivam Dube, who was dominating the RCB bowlers all over the park. Kohli, who was ecstatic at the critical wicket, celebrated exuberantly. It is believed that Kohli’s over-the-top celebration was the cause of his fine.

According to official IPL media advisories, Kohli admitted to a Level 1 offense under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which carries a fine. The Match Referee’s decision is final and binding in cases of Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct. Kohli’s actions that led to the violation were not made public.

Despite the controversy, the match was a thrilling encounter between two of the IPL’s top teams. Dube’s 52-run knock from just 27 balls and other CSK batters’ contributions helped the team reach a competitive total.

Contents hide
1. The Facts of the Matter
2. Here’s What Kohli Did to Endure Match Fee Fine
3. The Nailbiter CSK VS RCB
4. Glenn Maxwell & Faf du Plessis Stitch Partnership
5. Thala Dhoni Helps CSK Get 2 More Points
6. IPL 2023 – Where CSK and RCB Stand

The Facts of the Matter

The Royal Challengers Bangalore were left reeling after their star player, Virat Kohli, was fined 10 percent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their game against the Chennai Super Kings. The incident, which occurred at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, has left fans wondering what led to the penalty.

Also Read: “It is about being practical”: Ahead of IPL 2023, Virat Kohli Reveals Selling Cars he Impulsively Bought

Here’s What Kohli Did to Endure Match Fee Fine

Kohli admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct, and the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding for such breaches. The exact details of the incident were not revealed in the statement, but speculation suggests that it was due to Kohli’s exuberant celebration of the wicket of CSK’s Shivam Dube, who was caught by Mohammed Siraj in the deep during the 17th over.

The Nailbiter CSK VS RCB

The match itself was a nail-biting affair, with CSK batting first and posting a mammoth total of 226/6 on the back of half-centuries from Devon Conway and Shivam Dube. RCB’s openers, Kohli and Faf du Plessis, had a lot of work to do to give their team a chance in the daunting pursuit.

Kohli and Faf du Plessis, were tasked to not only hold onto the reins of the game, but also to keep a sharp momentum. However, things did not go as planned for Kohli, who was dismissed in the first over after scoring six runs.

Also Read: Virat Kohli DRS Debacle – Fans Outraged as Kohli Given Out Despite Edge Showing on Ultra Edge

Glenn Maxwell & Faf du Plessis Stitch Partnership

Meanwhile, Maxwell (76 off 36) and du Plessis (62 off 33) came together and staged a remarkable partnership that put RCB back in the game. The duo battered the CSK bowlers and looked like they would take their team to victory.

Thala Dhoni Helps CSK Get 2 More Points

However, CSK skipper MS Dhoni had other ideas.

‘Thala’ Dhoni, known for his tactical acumen, made some smart bowling changes and used his bowlers cleverly to stem the flow of runs. The young CSK pacers also rose to the occasion and showed great composure under pressure to restrict RCB to 218/8 and win the match by eight runs.

Also Read: “Absolute Invasion of Privacy”: Virat Kohli Reacts After Clip of his Hotel Room Goes Viral

IPL 2023 – Where CSK and RCB Stand

CSK catapulted themselves to third position in the IPL 2023 standings with a stunning win over RCB. The Men in Yellow now sit pretty with six points to their name and a commendable net run rate of 0.265. On the other hand, RCB has a lot of ground to cover to make it to the playoffs, especially with a disappointing net run rate of -0.318.

 

Follow Us on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Flipboard | Google News