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"Kohli, Kohli": Eden Gardens chant Virat's name after Naveen-ul-Haq gets hit for boundaries vs KKR

KKR will need to chase the total down in and around 8 overs to get past Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on NRR.

Karen Noronha
May 20, 2023
"Kohli, Kohli": Eden Gardens chant Virat's name after Naveen-ul-Haq gets hit for boundaries vs KKR

Eden Garden chants Virat Kohli's name during KKR vs LSG game

Match 68 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has got fans entertained as the Eden Gardens started chanting Virat Kohli's name soon after LSG bowler Naveen-ul-Haq came in to bowl.

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What made matters worse for the bowler was that in his first over, the second of the innings, he was smashed for two fours and an 81-metre maximum by Jason Roy.

The crowd did not keep quiet and continued to scream, "Kohli, Kohli, Kohli" which may have affected the bowler's concentration.

Soon after his over, he was seen getting some treatment from the physio as he may have hit his wrist.

As for the clash, From 73/5 to 176/8 courtesy of Pooran's special knock. LSG managed to squeeze 54 off the last 4 overs, which could prove handy to the team.

KKR will need to chase the total down in and around 8 overs to get past Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on NRR.

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