DC vs RCB Twitter notices Kohli sharing useful tricks to tackle old pal Faf du Plessis

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ByDebayan Sinha, SportsCafe Editor

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The IPL has helped players understand each other’s tactics, even when they find themselves on opposing sides. A glimpse of that was seen during the clash between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where Virat Kohli was spotted advising the bowlers on how to bowl to Faf du Plessis.

‌Delhi got off to a flying start with Abhishek Porel and Faf du Plessis, pushing the score to 32/0 in just three overs despite losing the toss. However, RCB’s pacers regained control when Josh Hazlewood dismissed Porel in the fourth over, followed by Yash Dayal getting Karun Nair out in the fifth. The pitch was slowing down, making it difficult for KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis to find boundaries. Amid this, a moment highlighted Virat Kohli’s sharp cricketing mind.

 

As Rahul and Faf settled at the crease, Kohli was seen advising the bowlers to bowl fuller deliveries instead of short ones. He understood well that Faf prefers playing pull and cross-bat shots over sweep shots. This strategy paid off when Krunal Pandya bowled a fuller delivery, and Faf only managed a gentle flick, offering a catching chance to his good friend Kohli at long on. The Twitterverse quickly picked up on this smart tactic and praised Kohli’s masterful guidance on social media.

 Always!

Superb

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Finally

Good one

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