Test retirement tribute? Jamieson gets Virat Kohli in Qualifier 1, sparks reactions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru star Virat Kohli was given an unwelcome reminder of his recent Test cricket struggles, just weeks after announcing his retirement from the format. Kohli was dismissed for 12 in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings on one of the spiciest pitches of the season at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Thursday, 29 May.advertisementWith a thick grass covering, the pitch was a fast bowler's dream, offering zip and movement from the start. RCB's pace trio—Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal—ripped through Punjab's batting line-up, bowling them out for just 101, the second-lowest total in IPL playoff history.IPL 2025 Qualifier 1: PBKS vs RCB Highlights
In reply, RCB only needed patience and common sense—and for a brief moment, it looked like their opening pair had both. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt negotiated the initial threat cautiously, putting on 30 runs in the first three overs. But in the fourth over, Kyle Jamieson produced a moment of magic.The tall New Zealander bowled a probing length ball that moved away just enough to draw Kohli into a tentative poke. The edge was inevitable, and the catch was safely pouched by the wicketkeeper. Kohli walked back for 12, once again exposed by movement off the seam.advertisementThe dismissal triggered instant recall to the 2021 World Test Championship final, where Jamieson dismissed Kohli in both innings with similar deliveries. The lanky quick had troubled the Indian maestro repeatedly in Tests, dismissing him three times in the format over the span of a year.Fans were quick to point out the similarities, leading to quite a few funny social media reactions.Kohli's vulnerability against seam and swing was evident during India's recent tour of Australia in 2024–25, where he was caught in the slips seven times in ten innings. Despite starting the series with a century, Kohli managed only 185 runs across five Tests, with Scott Boland repeatedly exploiting the same flaw.On Thursday, however, Jamieson's solitary strike turned out to be a mere footnote. Arshdeep Singh and Azmatullah Omarzai failed to maintain pressure, wayward with the new ball and unable to capitalise on the pitch's spice.Phil Salt seized the opportunity, launching a brutal assault to bring up his fastest IPL half-century in just 23 balls. That whirlwind fifty all but sealed the chase, as Punjab simply hadn't put enough on the board to make a contest of it.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch
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