IPL 2024: Mukesh Kumar teases Mohammed Siraj before running him out in RCB vs DC match

Chaithanya GCorrespondent
Posted - 2024-05-13T16:49:48+06:00
Updated - 2024-05-13T16:49:48+06:00
Delhi Capitals' fast bowler Mukesh Kumar grabbed the headlines after he teased RCB's Mohammed Siraj before running him out during the recently-concluded encounter at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Mukesh Kumar runs out Mohammed SirajThe hilarious incident happened when the likes of Cameron Green and Mohammed Siraj completed two runs in the fag end of RCB's innings. The duo were rushing to complete the double in the final moments.
Meanwhile, Siraj was looking for the third run without knowing that Mukesh Kumar already collected the ball at the non-striker's end and was waiting to dislodge the bails.
As it turned out, Siraj who took some strides for the third run realized little late before Mukesh Kumar teased the pacer and then whipped the bails off. The video clip of the same has gone viral on the internet.
Talking about the game, RCB defeated DC by 47 runs to keep their playoffs hopes alive. RCB moved to the fifth spot in the points table and they will take on CSK in the next game at home on May 18, Saturday.
Faf du Plessis, at the post-match presentation, said, "Brilliant, we put some good performances and really pleased. 1st half of the season, things didn't quite come together and from that batting perspective and bowling perspective we have been able to put it together now."
Furthermore, he said, "Sometimes people talk about match-ups and all, but as a left hander with the ball spinning in, you hope that works out sometimes and Swapnil done brilliantly for us. Lot of work has gone behind the scenes, and we are getting it right and I feel there is a lot more variety in our bowling now and Yash and Lockie have been exceptional the last few games. We wanna play a style of cricket, to be bold and put some performances together and keep going."