Prince Yadav scripts sensational comeback to pack Virat Kohli for duck during LSG vs RCB in IPL 2026

In one of the most electrifying moments of IPL 2026, Lucknow Super Giants’ emerging fast bowler Prince Yadav scripted a sensational redemption story by dismissing Royal Challengers Bengaluru icon Virat Kohli for a duck. The incident happened during RCB’s challenging 213-run chase on Thursday (May 7), leaving fans stunned as the home team gained a crucial early breakthrough.

Prince Yadav's redemption story

The drama began in the very first over bowled by Mohammed Shami. Jacob Bethell steered a short-of-length delivery behind square on the off-side for a boundary. Prince Yadav, positioned at deep backward point, moved to his left but misfielded the ball, allowing it to race away to the fence. It was an embarrassing moment for the young Delhi pacer. However, Prince showed tremendous character on the very next legal delivery.

Bethell tried to swing a seam-up delivery on a length outside off at 136.4kph but only managed an outer edge. Prince, fielding at deep backward point, moved swiftly to his left and took a sharp catch, completing the dismissal cleanly. Jacob Bethell was out for 4 off 5 balls with one boundary.

This sharp catch not only removed RCB’s opening batsman but also boosted Prince Yadav’s confidence immensely. Just minutes later, when handed the ball in the second over, he delivered a delivery that will be talked about for the rest of the season.

Prince Yadav’s brilliant delivery ends Virat Kohli’s innings on second ball

Buoyed by his fielding effort, Prince Yadav came on to bowl the second over and delivered a sensational spell. After starting with an outswinger, he got the next ball to nip back in sharply at 140.4kph. Virat Kohli, who had opened the innings, was drawn forward into a defensive push. The ball seamed in beautifully, beat the bat, went through the gate, and uprooted the off-stump. Kohli was bowled for a 2-ball duck. Prince Yadav jumped in delight and punched the air as RCB lost both openers inside the first two overs.

Virat Kohli gets out on a duck in the IPL after 110 days

This dismissal marked Virat Kohli’s first duck in the IPL after more than three years. His previous zero came on April 23, 2023, against the Rajasthan Royals when Trent Boult dismissed him on the first ball of the match. The gap of 1,110 days underlined Kohli’s remarkable consistency in the tournament over recent seasons.

Early double blow puts RCB under huge pressure

The quick dismissals of both openers inside the powerplay put Royal Challengers Bengaluru in deep trouble right from the start. Prince Yadav’s ability to swing the ball both ways at good pace proved decisive on a surface that offered slight assistance to seamers. Coming from domestic cricket with Delhi, the young bowler has now announced himself on the big stage with this high-profile wicket.

Lucknow Super Giants will look to capitalize on this momentum, while RCB must regroup quickly to chase down the big total. Prince Yadav’s journey from misfield to match-defining spell has become the talking point of the match, showcasing the mental toughness required in high-stakes T20 cricket.