Virat Kohli Equals Chris Gayle’s IPL Century Record
RCB’s star batsman, Virat Kohli, put on an extraordinary show of his batting abilities, matching Chris Gayle’s record for the most centuries in IPL history. This incredible achievement took place during an IPL 2023 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Kohli’s sixth IPL century was an absolute marvel, taking only 62 balls to reach. His aggressive and dominant style of play was on full display from the very beginning, leaving fans in awe of his exceptional talent. The stadium was buzzing with excitement as the crowd passionately cheered on Kohli throughout his stunning innings.
What made this century even more remarkable was that it marked the first time in IPL history that a century was scored in both innings of a match. Aside from this, the century marked a significant milestone for Kohli, ending his four-year wait for an IPL century.
Earlier in the game, SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen also achieved this feat, setting a challenging target of 187 runs for RCB to chase.
A magnificent CENTURY by Virat Kohli 🔥🔥
Take a bow, King Kohli!
His SIXTH century in the IPL.#TATAIPL #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/gd39A6tp5d
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2023
Match Highlights
The RCB team got off to a fantastic start, with Kohli and Du Plessis taking the lead and dominating the SRH bowlers. Their aggressive yet smart approach kept the runs flowing and put a lot of pressure on the opposition.
Despite the best efforts of the SRH bowlers, Kohli and Du Plessis remained determined and showed their incredible skill and composure in high-pressure situations. Kohli, in particular, demonstrated his ability to adapt to different circumstances and play according to the needs of the game.
As the match progressed, the tension in the stadium became almost tangible. The crowd was on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting every shot played by Kohli and Du Plessis.
Kohli’s batting display was truly unforgettable. One of the standout moments was extraordinary over against Bhuvneshwar Kumar. In the 15th over, Kohli unleashed a flurry of four consecutive boundaries, leaving everyone, including his teammate, amazed by his skill.
The excitement reached its peak when he reached his century in the 18th over with a tremendous six over deep mid-wicket. However, his brilliant innings came to an end on the very next delivery.
Match Results
RCB’s victory moved them into the top four spots in the points table, giving them a valuable boost in their quest for a playoff spot. Kohli’s century was instrumental in securing the win, as they comfortably sealed the victory with four balls remaining.
Additionally, the win against SRH was a game-changer for RCB’s chances of making it to the playoffs. The team had faced some challenges earlier, but Kohli’s century brought renewed energy and momentum to their campaign. It was a clear message from Kohli and the RCB team, declaring their determination to go all out and compete for the championship this season.
Even the cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar couldn’t help but admire Kohli’s exceptional performance. He commended Kohli’s composure and the partnership he formed with du Plessis. Tendulkar also pointed out that the target set by SRH wasn’t sufficient to contain the explosive batting display from the duo.
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