Virat Kohli dismissed for duck by Dhawal Kulkarni against GL in IPL 2016 Playoffs

Kohli dismissed for duck by Kulkarni against GL in IPL 2016 Playoffs

Powerhouse Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener and skipper Virat Kohli was dismissed for an unfortunate duck by fast bowler Dhawal Kulkarni, who bowled him up, against new franchise Gujarat Lions (GL), in Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Tuesday. It was a short one and outside the off stump, as a good length rising delivery was intended for a cut through the covers, but instead an inside edge leads to the ball crashing into the stumps. Currently, RCB are 17 for the loss of a wicket in two overs, with Chris Gayle on nine and AB de Villiers on one. Live Cricket Scorecard: Gujarat Lions vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2016 Qualifier 1 at Bengaluru

After 56 league matches we have now come down to the final four teams in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016. First-timers Gujarat Lions (GL) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the latter’s home ground of Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. RCB have been on a roll, winning their last four matches in a row to leapfrog from the bottom half of the table straight up to No. 2. GL, who are at the top of the table, have had a much rougher journey to the top in their last few games. Live Cricket Updates: Gujarat Lions vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2016 Qualifier 1 at Bengaluru

Given that the match is being played in Bengaluru, the momentum and home advantage are with RCB. On paper it looks like RCB hold all the cards, and that they will book a berth in the final, also to be played at Bengaluru. This is a fantastic chance for RCB to lift their maiden IPL title. GL can only hope they will have a better day in the office than last time.