"This man is finished beyond repair, should be dropped!" - Heartbroken and furious fans slam Virat Kohli for third golden duck of IPL 2022

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Virat Kohli was in disbelief as he registered his third golden duck of IPL 2022. (P.C.:iplt20.com)

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli's horrible run in the IPL 2022 season continued as he was once again dismissed for a first-ball duck against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

While Kohli was the victim of Marco Jansen the last time the two IPL teams met, this time he chipped a delivery from Jagadeesha Suchith straight into the hands of SRH captain Kane Williamson at deep mid-wicket.

Understandably, Virat Kohli was distraught as he walked back. The 33-year-old couldn't believe that he had hit a harmless half-volley on the pads straight to the fielder. That perhaps sums up the kind of tournament Kohli is having so far.

Fans on Twitter were heartbroken to see Virat Kohli look so helpless at the crease. They simply couldn't believe that a batter who scored a staggering 973 runs in one season back in 2016, now has three golden ducks to his name in just a span of a few games.

Others also trolled Kohli for his repeated failures and here are some of the reactions:

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Udit

@udit_buch

To be fair apart from T20s, I'm still shamelessly hoping that Kohli will do well in ODIs and tests.

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To be fair apart from T20s, I'm still shamelessly hoping that Kohli will do well in ODIs and tests.

Udit

@udit_buch

Lo ho gaya tumhare 0(1) would be better than 30(33) any day

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Lo ho gaya tumhare 0(1) would be better than 30(33) any day

Prithvi

@Puneite_

Kohli v SRH since 2019.

Inns - 9
Runs - 84
Avg - 9.3

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Kohli v SRH since 2019.

Inns - 9
Runs - 84
Avg - 9.3

TUSHAR 🏏

@mainlycricket

This man is finished beyond repair. Should be dropped.

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This man is finished beyond repair. Should be dropped.

Silly Point

@FarziCricketer

Couldn't wake up from nap before Kohli's wicket. Challenge failed. #IPL

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Couldn't wake up from nap before Kohli's wicket. Challenge failed. #IPL

TUSHAR 🏏

@mainlycricket

Devdutt Padikkal has outperformed this guy for three seasons in a row 🤣

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Devdutt Padikkal has outperformed this guy for three seasons in a row 🤣

Jeet Vachharajani🏏🎯

@Jeetv27

Sunny G was speechless at the tactic of an SLAO opening the bowling against Faf & Kohli.

After 1 ball, he remained speechless.

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Sunny G was speechless at the tactic of an SLAO opening the bowling against Faf & Kohli.

After 1 ball, he remained speechless.

Gurkirat Singh Gill

@gurkiratsgill

Me on Kohli's lack of form and runs..

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Me on Kohli's lack of form and runs.. https://t.co/bu1cpbBuZh

cricket images that precede unfortunate events

@CursedCricket__

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https://t.co/KGEw3uYuhT

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

A painful walk back to the dressing room for Virat Kohli.

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A painful walk back to the dressing room for Virat Kohli. https://t.co/ZDHOyIVc8P

Abhijeet ♞

@TheYorkerBall

Thinking about his old performance and smiling

#SRHvRCB

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Thinking about his old performance and smiling

#SRHvRCB https://t.co/gkkLXQLPgs

CricketMAN2

@ImTanujSingh

For the first in Virat Kohli's career he got out 3 ducks in a series or tournament or any series in across formats of the game.

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For the first in Virat Kohli's career he got out 3 ducks in a series or tournament or any series in across formats of the game.

Flighted Leggie 🏏

@flighted_leggie

Don't know about Kohli, but kohli cam needs to take a break. Unreal. They keep focusing on him. Stop it.

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Don't know about Kohli, but kohli cam needs to take a break. Unreal. They keep focusing on him. Stop it.

Nikhil 🏏

@CricCrazyNIKS

Virat Kohli saving all the runs for World T20.

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Virat Kohli saving all the runs for World T20.

Varun

@wizardrincewind

Kane Williamson, get up in the morning, smile, make life miserable for Kohli, smile, go to sleep.

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Kane Williamson, get up in the morning, smile, make life miserable for Kohli, smile, go to sleep.

Sagar

@sagarcasm

King Kohli's assets in this IPL

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King Kohli's assets in this IPL https://t.co/1mLMf8l4HM

Alagappan Vijayakumar

@IndianMourinho

Would love to know what RCB were smoking when they planned to have a top 3 of Faf, Rawat, and Kohli.

What makes this bizarre is they were proud of it.

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Would love to know what RCB were smoking when they planned to have a top 3 of Faf, Rawat, and Kohli.

What makes this bizarre is they were proud of it.

Dave

@CricketDave27

It’s time to try Kohli at the death, where he can just come in face a few balls and try smash. Won’t be any swing or any spin to deal with. Asking him to construct innings at this point not working at all

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It’s time to try Kohli at the death, where he can just come in face a few balls and try smash. Won’t be any swing or any spin to deal with. Asking him to construct innings at this point not working at all

Cricketjeevi

@wildcardgyan

I am 2 minutes late and Kohli is gone!

Retire man.

If a 2nd wind doesn't come, this is the most spectacular fall that I have ever seen, not just in cricket!

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I am 2 minutes late and Kohli is gone! 😡😡

Retire man.

If a 2nd wind doesn't come, this is the most spectacular fall that I have ever seen, not just in cricket!

Manya

@CSKian716

Kohli has the most 100s in a season and is now getting close to the record of the most golden ducks in a season.

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Kohli has the most 100s in a season and is now getting close to the record of the most golden ducks in a season.

CricketMAN2

@ImTanujSingh

It is very painful and heartbreaking to see Virat Kohli like this.

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It is very painful and heartbreaking to see Virat Kohli like this. 💔 https://t.co/jj9CaA7QpI

sunil the cricketer

@1sInto2s

I am Virat Kohli fan i don't have Disney Plus Hotstar subscription I enjoy his batting in those free 5 minutes complementary access.

#RCBvSRH

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I am Virat Kohli fan i don't have Disney Plus Hotstar subscription I enjoy his batting in those free 5 minutes complementary access.

#RCBvSRH

Alagappan Vijayakumar

@IndianMourinho

Like what did they think would happen? Rawat hasn't even delivered at the SMAT level. And if you pair Faf and Kohli together, opponents will obviously hit you with SLAs in PP and legspinners after PP.

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Like what did they think would happen? Rawat hasn't even delivered at the SMAT level. And if you pair Faf and Kohli together, opponents will obviously hit you with SLAs in PP and legspinners after PP.

Akash Kumar Jha

@Akashkumarjha14

Me to Kohli of old,who used to churn out runs for fun.

#IPL2022

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Me to Kohli of old,who used to churn out runs for fun.

#IPL2022 https://t.co/FksKEQ5mKH

Manya

@CSKian716

Kohli's team vs Williamson's team with RCB wearing a green jersey in a very important match for qualification.

This is the toughest RCB have faced so far.

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Kohli's team vs Williamson's team with RCB wearing a green jersey in a very important match for qualification.

This is the toughest RCB have faced so far.

el cranko

@thambivandelay

kohli walking pavilion stairs sadly compilation video

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kohli walking pavilion stairs sadly compilation video

Usama Zafar

@Usama7

Kohli totally believes in >> #weStandWithAfridi

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Kohli totally believes in >> #weStandWithAfridi

Sagar

@sagarcasm

In Kohli's biopic, the antagonist will be called Kane Villainson

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In Kohli's biopic, the antagonist will be called Kane Villainson

Slog Sweep-189

@SloggSweep

Harsha Bhogle was about to say Losing Kohli early on is a blessing in disguise but corrected himself saying it's not end of the world .
#RCBvSRH

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Harsha Bhogle was about to say Losing Kohli early on is a blessing in disguise but corrected himself saying it's not end of the world .
#RCBvSRH

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

#IPL2022 is the worst season for Virat Kohli in his IPL career.

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#IPL2022 is the worst season for Virat Kohli in his IPL career. https://t.co/1YABDgYb9M

Karthik18

@karthikkohli180

The walk will hurt, it is such a bad phase were nothing is going right for King.... Still this is not the end of the world, every downfall has a sounding comeback written on it, fail again & again but don't give up King... Comeback stronger #nevergiveup #believe @imVkohli

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The walk will hurt, it is such a bad phase were nothing is going right for King.... Still this is not the end of the world, every downfall has a sounding comeback written on it, fail again & again but don't give up King... Comeback stronger ❤️❤️ #nevergiveup #believe @imVkohli https://t.co/UkZU9ndqPG

Om Unfiltered

@Omyannam2

@cricketpun_duh Virat Kohli again gets out for a duck
Me :-

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@cricketpun_duh Virat Kohli again gets out for a duck
Me :- https://t.co/zFOxsPZiUT

CricketMAN2

@ImTanujSingh

I can't look at Virat Kohli like this anymore. This is so heartbreaking, painful.

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I can't look at Virat Kohli like this anymore. This is so heartbreaking, painful. https://t.co/VjBMhbi3Hf

TUSHAR 🏏

@mainlycricket

Break will help Kohli if plays cricket in it, and not enjoy vacations to relax.

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Break will help Kohli if plays cricket in it, and not enjoy vacations to relax.

absy

@absycric

WT20 league matches thrashings, CWC19 semi final, WTC Final, all these golden ducks... Kane Williamson has a role to play in breaking Kohli

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WT20 league matches thrashings, CWC19 semi final, WTC Final, all these golden ducks... Kane Williamson has a role to play in breaking Kohli

Dark Lord ;)

@Dark_Loord_

King Kohli while abusing other players vs Scoring runs with bat

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King Kohli while abusing other players vs Scoring runs with bat https://t.co/RYLmqVl9ni

Neeraj Kumar On Duty 🦁

@73forever_

The fall of #Kohli, from being Run machine to Duck machine..
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Duck Machine Virat 🤣

#RCBvsSRH #SRHvRCB #RCBvSRH

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The fall of #Kohli, from being Run machine to Duck machine..
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Duck Machine Virat 🤣😅

#RCBvsSRH #SRHvRCB #RCBvSRH https://t.co/gElc7B3N9Y

RoshaanNadeem🇵🇰

@RoshaanNadeem12

Kohli in 2016 vs today* #Kohli

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Kohli in 2016 vs today* #Kohli https://t.co/dfgrmGHUYD

Riyan

@joblessvirgin18

Clowns on tl fighting for 0(1) or 30(33) which one is better look what u have done to us @imVkohli

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Clowns on tl fighting for 0(1) or 30(33) which one is better 😭😭😭😭😭😭 look what u have done to us @imVkohli

Heisenberg ☢

@internetumpire

Prayers for anyone who spent their hard earned money to watch Kohli bat this season and accidentally blinked or sneezed for a second.

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Prayers for anyone who spent their hard earned money to watch Kohli bat this season and accidentally blinked or sneezed for a second.

Vin

@VinilShah8

There's no use to cry over the spilt milk!
Comeback King🏻
#IPL2022 #Kohli #ViratKohli𓃵 #RCBvSRH @RCBTweets @imVkohli

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There's no use to cry over the spilt milk!
Comeback King😭🙌🏻👑
#IPL2022 #Kohli #ViratKohli𓃵 #RCBvSRH @RCBTweets @imVkohli https://t.co/bAH1oGwuDr

SAMSONITE💭

@thesuperroyal

3rd Golden duck for Kohli this IPL

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3rd Golden duck for Kohli this IPL https://t.co/j1uFVvv6zY

Abhishek

@be_mewadi

Virat Kohli in this IPL🤣

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Virat Kohli in this IPL🤣 https://t.co/GYPkhDoiNs

frozen🥶

@ein_scofield

Some of the finished things from this planet

#RCBvSRH
#Kohli

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Some of the finished things from this planet❌

#RCBvSRH
#Kohli https://t.co/3jVv7iyW0z

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Virat Kohli's woeful form is hurting RCB big time

When Kohli announced last year that he would not be captaining RCB from the IPL 2022 season onwards, there were mixed reactions. While many were disappointed, there was also a feeling that he might get back to his vintage best without the burden of captaincy.

However, things could not have panned out in a worse way than they have as Kohli has been inconsistent with the bat. In 11 games, he has scored just 216 runs and what's more worrying is that they have come at a poor strike rate of 111.92.

He has been among the runs of late, but they have come at such a slow pace that some feel they have damaged RCB's chances of winning in the past. Only time will tell how Kohli will find a solution to this and whether he can get back to his best.

Check out the IPL purple cap 2022 here.

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