IPL 2025: Broadcasters Erroneously Label Josh Hazlewood as Virat Kohli During KKR vs RCB Match

Swift Summary

• Broadcast Mix-Up During IPL 2025: In the season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), broadcasters mistakenly displayed Virat Kohli’s name rather of Josh Hazlewood’s in the score graphic as Hazlewood opened the bowling. The error was quickly rectified, but fans noted it on social media.
• Match Highlights – RCB Triumph Over KKR:

– RCB secured a win by 7 wickets, chasing down KKR’s target of 174 runs in just 16.2 overs.
– Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 59 along with Phil Salt contributing an explosive 56, leveraging favorable conditions from the dew factor.
– From KKR’s side, Ajinkya Rahane stood out with his performance, scoring a quick-fire half-century (56 off 31). Though, their middle-order collapse hindered progress.

• Bowling Impact: RCB bowlers proved effective against KKR’s batting lineup:

– Krunal Pandya took three wickets.
– Josh Hazlewood claimed two crucial dismissals that disrupted KKR’s momentum.

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