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Prince Yadav: Kohli Wicket Special, But Team Win Matters Most

Prince Yadav dismissed Virat Kohli for a two-ball duck in LSG's nine-run victory over RCB. The young pacer said the team win was more important than his individual achievement. He credited Mohammed Shami and Bharat Arun for their guidance on bowling with the new ball. Mitchell Marsh's 111 powered LSG to 209/3 in a rain-affected match.

Key Points: Prince Yadav on Kohli's Wicket: Team Win Over Personal Glory

  • Prince Yadav dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck
  • LSG beat RCB by nine runs in IPL 2026
  • Prince credits Mohammed Shami for bowling guidance
  • Mitchell Marsh scored 111 for LSG
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"Winning for team more important," says Prince Yadav on Kohli's wicket

LSG pacer Prince Yadav says dismissing Virat Kohli for a duck was special, but the team's victory over RCB mattered more. He credits Shami and Bharat Arun for guidance.

"If I had taken the wicket and we had lost, it wouldn't have been that significant - Prince Yadav"

Lucknow, May 8

Prince Yadav said dismissing Virat Kohli for a two-ball duck was a special moment, but stressed that Lucknow Super Giants' victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru mattered more to him than the individual achievement.

During the run-chase of RCB, Prince struck early to remove Kohli cheaply as LSG registered a thrilling nine-run victory in a high-scoring Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash in Lucknow on Thursday night.

Reflecting on the prized wicket, the young pacer said the result of the match was far more satisfying.

"I felt good after the wicket, but my greatest joy is that we won the match. If I had taken the wicket and we had lost, it wouldn't have been that significant, but the best thing for me is that my team won. Winning the match for the team was more important to me," Prince said during the post-match press conference.

The right-arm speedster also opened up on his interactions with LSG bowling coach Bharat Arun and veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami, saying the discussions with them have been positive and helpful.

"I have continuous conversations with him; in fact, Mohammed Shami is also there. So everything is going well, we're having good, positive discussions, and focusing only on how and what to deliver," Prince said.

Prince further credited Shami for helping him understand the nuances of bowling with the new ball and for boosting the confidence of younger bowlers on the field.

"I learned a lot from him about the new ball as well, but what I like most is that whenever a bowler is bowling, he stands at mid-on or mid-off. Having such an experienced player standing with you gives you a completely different level of confidence. Having the experience of Mohammad Shami gives you confidence," the LSG pacer added.

In the game, Marsh scored a cracking 111 in 56 balls, with nine fours and nine sixes and powered LSG to 209/3 in 19 overs after the match was reduced to frequent rain interruption.

A 95-run stand between Devdutt Padikkal (34 in 25 balls, with three fours and a six) and skipper Rajat Patidar (61 in 31 balls, with three fours and six sixes) helped RCB fight back after losing two early wickets.

Knocks from Tim David (40 in 17 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes), Krunal Pandya (28* in 16 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and Romario Shepherd (23* in 15 balls, with three fours and a six) kept RCB in the hunt, but the defending champions fell nine runs short.

With this win, LSG has secured its third victory of the season, with seven losses to go with it. They remain at the bottom of the table. RCB has slipped to third spot, losing their fourth game of the competition.

- ANI

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Kavya N
Honestly, I feel for RCB fans. They were so close to chasing 210 but those rain interruptions broke their rhythm. Patidar played a gem but nobody supported him consistently. Prince's wicket of Kohli was the turning point, and Mohammed Shami's mentorship is clearly showing results for LSG's young bowlers.
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Rohit L
Great attitude from Prince. But I hope LSG management also focuses on their batting consistency. Marsh was amazing but they can't rely on one player every time. The bowling though looks improved with Shami's guidance. Good to see young Indian pacers learning from legends.
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Manish T
Prince deserves more chances in the IPL. Getting Kohli out so early is no joke. And his humility in giving credit to Shami and Bharat Arun shows he's a team player. RCB's middle order needs to step up - they keep losing from winning positions, yaar! 😤
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Sneha F
The rain really messed up the game. But LSG played smart cricket - Marsh's innings was just brutal. And Prince's early breakthrough set the tone. I think RCB missed a trick by not targeting the LSG spinners more. Anyway, exciting match overall! 🎉
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Arjun K
Prince's mentality is exactly what Indian cricket needs. Too many players get carried away after getting a big wicket, but he's focused on the team result. Shami's mentorship is pure gold for LSG's pace attack. This win might give them some momentum for the rest of the season.

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