Xtra Time Web Desk: Does Moeen Ali have a liking for Virat Kohli? It seems so as the England bowler has now dismissed the former RCB captain 11 times across formats. Moeen once again accounted for Virat’s dismissal during Wednesday nights IPL encounter at MCA stadium in Pune.
The England off spinner went through the defense of Virat Kohli and got him bowled for 30 runs. It was the second time Kohli was out bowled in the ongoing edition of IPL. Gujarat Titans Mohammed Shami bowled him in the last match for 58 runs at Brabourne stadium.
Moeen Ali also accounted for RCB captain Faf du Plessis. He had him caught by Ravindra Jadeja for 38 runs. The Royal Challengers, who were cruising at 62/0 were soon reduced to 79/3. Moeen first spell read 2-0-7-2 . He ended his spell 4-28-2.
One might wonder if the bowlers have found a chink in Virat Kohli’s armor in recent times? At least the mode of his dismissal in the ongoing IPL 2022 season suggests so. Kohli has been seen chasing deliveries outside off stump and getting dismissed. The likes of Dushmantha Chameera. Marco Jansen have exploited the weakness of Kohli early on in his innings.
So, is it not fair to say that Virat Kohli is still not hit the best form with the bat?