In a thrilling showdown at the IPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased their dominance with a resounding nine-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans. Chasing a challenging target of 201, RCB’s batting duo, Virat Kohli and Will Jacks, displayed exceptional prowess to steer their team to a remarkable win with 24 balls to spare.
Reflecting on their stellar partnership, Kohli shared a light-hearted moment with Jacks in a video shared by RCB on Instagram. “You got your next fifty in 10 balls,” Kohli remarked, acknowledging Jacks’ magnificent form. The Englishman’s performance was indeed outstanding as he notched up his maiden IPL century, contributing significantly to RCB’s triumph.
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The jubilant atmosphere in the RCB dressing room was palpable in another video shared by the team on social media. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Jacks expressed gratitude to Du Plessis and Kohli for providing a solid start in the run chase. He particularly praised Kohli for maintaining the scoring rate and enabling him to find his rhythm.
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“Amazing feeling right now,” Jacks exclaimed, reflecting on the team’s victory. “Faf and Virat got us off to a very good start. I struggled early on, but Virat kept his intensity up and gave me the chance to find my rhythm,” he added.
Jacks’ explosive innings against GT included five boundaries and an impressive tally of 10 sixes. Kohli, on the other hand, remained unbeaten with a splendid knock of 70 runs off 44 balls, further solidifying his position as the current Orange Cap holder in IPL 2024. With 500 runs under his belt in 10 matches, Kohli’s consistent performance has been instrumental in RCB’s success in the tournament.
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RCB’s commanding victory against Gujarat Titans underscores their formidable form and determination to clinch the IPL 2024 title. As the tournament progresses, fans eagerly anticipate more stellar performances from the dynamic duo of Kohli and Jacks, propelling RCB towards further glory on the cricketing stage.
