Harsh Dubey, the young bowler from SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH), had a memorable moment after their IPL 2025 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Following the game on Friday, May 23 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Dubey managed to get his cap autographed by the legendary RCB batter, Virat Kohli.
The match itself was a thrilling encounter, with SunRisers posting a commanding total of 231/6 after being put into bat. Ishan Kishan stood out with an unbeaten 94 off just 48 balls, showcasing his power-hitting skills with seven boundaries and five sixes.
In response, the Royal Challengers started strongly, thanks to a solid opening partnership between Phil Salt and Virat Kohli. The duo put on 80 runs in quick time, with Kohli contributing 43 before being dismissed by Harsh Dubey. Salt continued his aggressive approach to score 62 off 32 balls. However, RCB’s middle order crumbled under pressure, and they were eventually bowled out for 189 in 19.5 overs, handing SRH a convincing 42-run victory.
The day after the match, Harsh Dubey took to his Instagram stories to share a photo with Virat Kohli, proudly displaying the cap signed by the cricketing icon. In his caption, Dubey expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play against Kohli, a player he had admired since childhood. Getting Kohli’s wicket was a dream come true for the young bowler.
Despite the loss, RCB remains in a strong position in the IPL 2025 standings, holding third place with 17 points from 13 matches and securing a spot in the playoffs. On the other hand, SRH has been eliminated from the competition, sitting in eighth place with 11 points from the same number of games.
Away from the IPL, Harsh Dubey made headlines for his exceptional performance in the Ranji Trophy 2024–25 season. Representing Vidarbha, the left-arm spinner set a new record for the most wickets taken in a single Ranji Trophy season. Dubey claimed an impressive 69 wickets in just 10 matches at an average of 16.98, including seven five-wicket hauls. In his overall first-class career, he has picked up 97 wickets in 18 matches at an average of 19.98, showcasing his talent and potential in the cricketing world.
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