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thebalanced.newsPrince Yadav Dismisses Virat Kohli for Duck in IPL 2026 Match Between LSG and RCB
In the IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 7, emerging LSG fast bowler Prince Yadav dismissed RCB captain Virat Kohli for a duck, marking Kohli's first zero score in over three years. Yadav's sharp inswinger at 140.4 kph clean bowled Kohli early in the chase of 214 runs at Ekana Stadium. The dismissal was widely praised as one of the season's best deliveries, boosting LSG's momentum. Meanwhile, Kohli's strong fanbase was evident with a large handmade artwork unveiled outside the stadium and enthusiastic crowd support.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
69%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 7 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group primarily focuses on a sports event without political framing. Coverage centers on cricket performance, player achievements, and fan reactions. Sources highlight Prince Yadav's bowling feat and Kohli's dismissal from both competitive and fan perspectives, maintaining a neutral tone without political or ideological bias.
Sentiment — Positive (69/100)
The overall sentiment is mixed-positive, celebrating Prince Yadav's impressive bowling and the excitement it generated, while also acknowledging Kohli's rare early dismissal. The tone balances admiration for the young bowler's skill with respect for Kohli's stature and fan support, reflecting enthusiasm and sportsmanship without negativity.
How 7 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| timesnow | Prince Yadav Creates History With Virat Kohli Dismissal, Becomes First Bowler In World After 3301 Days To... | Center | Positive |
| freepressjournal | VIDEO: Virat Kohli Bursts Into Laughter, Falls To Ground In Funny Moment With Bhuvi, Krunal Ahead Of LSG Vs RCB Clash | Center | Positive |
| mint | Prince Yadav scripts sensational comeback to pack Virat Kohli for duck during LSG vs RCB in IPL 2026 Mint | Center | Positive |
| news18 | Virat Kohli Stunned As Prince Yadav Cleans Up RCB Legend With 'Ball Of the Tournament' Watch | Center | Positive |
| freepressjournal | 'Prince Gets The King': Prince Yadav Stuns Virat Kohli With Dream Delivery For Duck In LSG Vs RCB Clash VIDEO | Center | Positive |
| news18 | First Time In 1110 Days! Virat Kohli Gets Out For 0 In IPL | Center | Neutral |
| indiatoday | Video: 345 sq ft handmade artwork of Virat Kohli unveiled outside Lucknow stadium | Center | Positive |
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 7 May, 02:55 pm. Other outlets followed.
- 1indiatoday7 May, 02:55 pmVideo: 345 sq ft handmade artwork of Virat Kohli unveiled outside Lucknow stadium
- 2news187 May, 05:42 pmFirst Time In 1110 Days! Virat Kohli Gets Out For 0 In IPL
- 3freepressjournal7 May, 05:50 pm'Prince Gets The King': Prince Yadav Stuns Virat Kohli With Dream Delivery For Duck In LSG Vs RCB Clash VIDEO
- 4news187 May, 05:54 pmVirat Kohli Stunned As Prince Yadav Cleans Up RCB Legend With 'Ball Of the Tournament' Watch
- 5mint7 May, 06:05 pmPrince Yadav scripts sensational comeback to pack Virat Kohli for duck during LSG vs RCB in IPL 2026 Mint
- 6freepressjournal7 May, 06:18 pmVIDEO: Virat Kohli Bursts Into Laughter, Falls To Ground In Funny Moment With Bhuvi, Krunal Ahead Of LSG Vs RCB Clash
- 7timesnow7 May, 08:06 pmPrince Yadav Creates History With Virat Kohli Dismissal, Becomes First Bowler In World After 3301 Days To...
Lens Score breakdown
28/100
Public interest4/100
Coverage gap80%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Sources analysed
- 7
- Last analysed
- 7 May 2026
- Key entities
- Virat KohliLucknow Super GiantsRoyal Challengers BangaloreBangaloreFast bowlingDuck (cricket)WicketBowledLucknowCricketDuckworth–Lewis–Stern methodTwenty20
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