Virat Kohli is currently witnessing Glenn Maxwell show from the non-striker’s end in the opening match of IPL 2021. The duo is currently doing it easy for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the run chase against Mumbai Indians in Chennai. Maxwell from ball one made his intentions very clear and dominated the quality MI bowling attack. Maxwell hit his first six in IPL since 2018 and it was bigger which even the skipper Kohli liked as he displayed an epic reaction.
Krunal Pandya bowled a ball above Maxwell’s eye level against which he had a massive swing and absolutely nailed it. The mid-wicket hoik of Maxwell ended up being outside Chepauk as he deposited the ball outside the stadium with utmost ease. Kohli at the other end was in awe of Maxwell and had his mouth open while appreciating the colossal 100 metres six.
Virat Kohli’s Epic Reaction Glenn Maxwell’s 100 Metre Six
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Maxwell batted splendidly on his RCB debut looked keen to stay unbeaten till the very end. After two quick wickets, he joined skipper Kohli at the crease and stitched together an important partnership. Kohli batted at his own pace and gave the strike to Maxwell as he punished the bowling to all parts. Nevertheless, MI has made a roaring comeback as they have dismissed Kohli and Maxwell in quick succession.
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Furthermore, RCB is currently 103 for 4 and still need further 57 runs in 35 deliveries. Maxwell was dismissed for 39 which he made from 28 deliveries and his knock included 3 boundaries and 2 sixes, The onus is on Ab de Villiers again to take RCB home and win the season opener of IPL 2021.
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