Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) fast bowler Prince Yadav faced online abuse from fans after dismissing Virat Kohli during the recent IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Several users flooded the young Lucknow Super Giants pacer’s Instagram account with abusive comments.
Lucknow Super Giants secured a crucial victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-shortened 19-over match at Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday, May 7. The home side successfully defended a target of 214 runs, ending their six-match losing streak and keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Prince Yadav’s Stunning Delivery to Dismiss Virat Kohli
Prince Yadav produced a brilliant delivery to dismiss Virat Kohli. The pacer bowled a good-length ball outside off stump with an upright seam, and the delivery went past Kohli’s inside edge before crashing into the off stump, leaving the star batter stunned as he departed without scoring.
The young fast bowler celebrated the breakthrough passionately after taking the prized wicket. Following Kohli’s two-ball duck, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost both their openers inside the first eight deliveries of the chase, putting the team under early pressure.
The visiting team managed to score 203/6 in their 19 overs and lost the match by six runs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered their second consecutive defeat and missed the opportunity to move to the top of the points table.
Prince Yadav Targeted by Virat Kohli Fans on Instagram
Following the dismissal, several social media users targeted Prince Yadav in the comment section of his recent Instagram post. The backlash highlighted the darker side of modern cricket fandom, with some supporters crossing limits to abuse the young fast bowler online.
A few users posted offensive comments and even mocked the pacer after he celebrated Virat Kohli’s wicket. Comments such as “Tera career khatam hogya ab sale,” “Abeh Kohli ko out karke celebrate kyu kiye beh 😡,” and “Tera Papa h kya virat” appeared on his social media profile.
However, many cricket fans also condemned the online abuse and supported the young bowler. One user wrote, “Bhai ise kahte hai Virat sir ke kuch kattar loyal fans. Agar kisi bowler ne out kiya iska matlab tum us bande ki ID me jaake use gali doge,” criticizing the unnecessary trolling directed at the player.
Virat Kohli fans abusing Prince Yadav in the comment section 💔😢 pic.twitter.com/wEs7Okz1Hk
— Rohan💫 (@rohann__45) May 7, 2026
Virat Kohli’s Campaign And LSG’s Playoff Hopes
Virat Kohli has scored 379 runs in his first 10 IPL 2026 matches. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener has an average of 47.38 and an impressive strike rate of 164.07 this season, which currently stands as the best strike rate of his IPL career in a single campaign.
Meanwhile, the victory provided a major boost to Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants after a difficult run of results. It was only their third win in 10 matches this season, but the franchise still remains 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 dependable option in the team’s bowling attack.
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