Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Prince Yadav recently faced online abuse from fans after dismissing Virat Kohli. ipl 2026 Match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Many users flooded the Instagram account of the young Lucknow Super Giants fast bowler with hate comments.
Lucknow Super Giants register crucial win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in rain-interrupted 19-over match Ekana Cricket Stadium On Thursday, May 7. The home team successfully defended the target of 214 runs, ending their six-match losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Brilliant delivery from Prince Yadav to dismiss Virat Kohli.
Prince Yadav Bowled a brilliant ball to dismiss Virat Kohli. The fast bowler bowled a good length ball outside off stump with a straight seam and the ball went past Kohli’s inside edge before hitting the off stump, leaving the star batsman stunned and out without opening the account.
The young fast bowler celebrated vigorously after taking the prized wicket. After Kohli was out for a duck on two balls, Royal Challengers Bangalore lost both their openers inside the first eight balls of the chase, putting the team under early pressure.
The visiting team could only score 203/6 runs in 19 overs and lost the match by six runs. Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered second consecutive defeat and lost the chance to reach the top Mark sheet.
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Prince Yadav targets Virat Kohli fans on Instagram
Following the dismissal, many social media users targeted Prince Yadav in the comments section of his recent Instagram post. The reaction exposed the dark side of modern cricket fans, with some supporters crossing the line and abusing the young fast bowler online.
After celebrating Virat Kohli’s wicket, some users posted objectionable comments and even made fun of the fast bowler. Comments like “Tera career khatam hogya ab sale,” “Now why are you celebrating by dismissing Kohli 😡,” and “Tera papa ha kya Virat” were seen on his social media profile.
However, many cricket fans also condemned the online abuse and supported the young bowler. Criticizing the unnecessary trolling on the player, one user wrote, “Brother, this is called being a loyal fan of Virat Sir. If a bowler gets out, it means you will abuse us using the guy’s ID.”
Virat Kohli fans are abusing Prince Yadav in the comment section pic.twitter.com/wEs7Okz1Hk
– Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) 7 May 2026
Virat Kohli’s campaign and LSG’s playoff hopes
Virat Kohli has scored 379 runs in his first 10 IPL 2026 matches. Royal Challengers Bangalore The opener averages 47.38 this season and has an impressive strike rate of 164.07, which is currently the best strike rate of his IPL career in a single campaign.
Meanwhile, the win gave a big boost to Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants after a tough run of results. It was only their third win in 10 matches this season, but the franchise is still mathematically alive in the playoff race.
Prince Yadav has emerged as one of the biggest positives for Lucknow Super Giants this year. The young fast bowler has taken 16 wickets in 10 matches and has become a reliable option in the team’s bowling attack.
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