IPL 2024: M Siddharth Joins Albie Morkel and Jasprit Bumrah in Elite List After Taking Virat Kohli’s Wicket
M. Siddharth becomes the 10th bowler to claim Virat Kohli's wicket as his maiden scalp in IPL history.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secure their second consecutive win in IPL 2024, defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 28 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Virat Kohli‘s 100th match for RCB ends on a disappointing note, as he managed only 22 runs from 16 balls before being dismissed by LSG spinner, M Siddharth.
M Siddharth etches his name in IPL history books by dismissing Virat Kohli for his maiden wicket in the tournament.
Virat Kohli’s dismissal comes after he and Faf du Plessis laid the foundation with a 40-run partnership for RCB against LSG.
Siddharth’s achievement makes him just the 10th bowler to claim Kohli’s wicket as their debut scalp in the IPL.
Additionally, the left-arm spinner joins an exclusive group, becoming the sixth Indian bowler and fourth spinner to accomplish this remarkable feat in IPL history.
Bowlers Who Claimed Virat Kohli’s Wicket as Their First in IPL:
- Ashok Dinda
- Ashish Nehra
- Albie Morkel
- Chaitanya Nanda
- Doug Bracewell
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mitchell McClenaghan
- Harpreet Brar
- Dewald Brevis
- M. Siddharth
The head coach of LSG, Justin Langer, revealed after the game that the first thing he asked Siddharth in the dressing room was if he could get rid of Kohli. And sure enough, Siddharth delivered, earning Langer’s special praise.
