IPL 2026: Dream wicket for me, Sakib Hussain relishing Virat Kohli’s dismissal in SRH vs RCB

Young Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sakib Hussain lived a dream moment at the Uppal Stadium on Friday after dismissing Virat Kohli during a high-pressure IPL clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The 21-year-old Bihar-born bowler described Kohli’s wicket as the biggest moment for him after helping Hyderabad secure a dominant 55-run victory.

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The fast bowler continued his impressive debut IPL campaign by taking yet another wicket for Hyderabad, making it 15 wickets in 10 games, a wicket in each game this season and further establishing himself as one of the promising young discoveries of the tournament.

“The plan was to bowl according to the wicket,” Sakib Hussain said after the game. “Virat Kohli’s wicket was a dream wicket for me.”

Kohli, who was batting on 15 off 10 balls, had struggled to find his rhythm despite the batting-friendly conditions at the Uppal Stadium. On the 11th delivery he faced, Sakib bowled a slower full ball outside off stump. Kohli attempted an attacking drive but ended up hitting it straight to the cover fielder, bringing an end to a scratchy innings during RCB’s steep chase.

Unlike the animated celebrations often seen after high-profile dismissals, Sakib kept his reaction composed. The young pacer simply kissed his hands, smiled, while looking towards the sky in a moment that appeared more emotional than aggressive. However, the dismissal triggered loud celebrations from the rest of the Hyderabad fielders, particularly after Kohli had been involved in multiple heated exchanges with SRH opener Travis Head earlier in the game.

RCB FINISH TOP DESPITE HEAVY DEFEAT

Despite the crushing defeat, Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed to finish inside the top two of the league standings, giving them a crucial advantage heading into the playoffs. The qualification scenario means RCB will now play Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans on May 26.

The top-two finish also provides RCB with an additional safety net. Even if they lose Qualifier 1, they will still get another opportunity to reach the IPL final through Qualifier 2, significantly improving their chances of defending their title.

For Sunrisers Hyderabad, meanwhile, the victory was a strong statement performance led by their explosive batting unit, which piled up a massive 256 runs in 20 overs. Although Hyderabad can no longer end in the top 2, the emphatic win allowed them to end their league campaign on a high before entering the play-offs.

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