IPL 2018 sees third pitch invasion, Virat Kohli latest target for eager fan

With Virat Kohli looking on bemused, the fan who invaded the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium fell at his feet before pleading with the security personnel not to rough him up during the IPL 2018 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils.

Indian Premier League had its third security breach of the season after a fan ran on to the pitch and fell at Virat Kohli’s feet before being marched away by security guards at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium on Saturday. (MATCH REPORT)

A fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli reacts in front of him after he came onto the field during the IPL match against Delhi Daredevils in New Delhi, India on May 12, 2018. (AP)

The Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper was leading his side’s response chasing 182 for victory against Delhi Daredevils at his home ground when the fan ran in. (HIGHLIGHTS) (FULL SCORECARD)

With the India captain looking on bemused, he fell at his feet before pleading with the security personnel not to rough him up. He was escorted out.

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena initially came in front of Kohli, who was at the non-striker’s end, before the spectator went around the official to meet Kohli.

This is the third instance of spectators breaching the usually tight security and fencing at grounds staging IPL to reach players.

In two earlier incidents, a spectator reached to meet MS Dhoni at the Chennai Super Kings dugout while another approached Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane during a match in Jaipur.