Virat Kohli showcased his batting prowess on Saturday (April 6) by becoming the first batsman to notch up a century in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024). His remarkable achievement unfolded during the highly anticipated clash between the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the iconic Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
After Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson elected to bat first, Virat Kohli spearheaded the Royal Challengers Bangalore’s batting charge yet again. Partnering with skipper Faf du Plessis, Kohli orchestrated a formidable 125-run partnership for the opening wicket, anchoring the innings.
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Despite du Plessis’ departure after contributing 44 runs, Kohli maintained his composure at the crease. Despite the early dismissals of Glenn Maxwell (1) and Saurav Chauhan (9), Kohli stood tall, guiding RCB to a competitive total of 183/3 in their allotted 20 overs.
Virat Kohli’s remarkable innings saw him reach his fifty in 39 deliveries before reaching the coveted century milestone in just 67 balls. He concluded his innings unbeaten on 113 runs, showcasing his masterful strokeplay with 12 boundaries and four maximums.
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Amidst his stellar performance, Virat Kohli injected a touch of humor into the proceedings during an encounter with his former RCB teammate, Yuzvendra Chahal. In the 18th over, Kohli humorously pretended to slap Chahal after dispatching him for a six with a slog-sweep shot.
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As of the latest update, the Rajasthan Royals were positioned at 42 for 1 in the sixth over, eyeing their fourth consecutive victory in IPL 2024. The home side remains unbeaten in the tournament thus far and is determined to chase down the target set by RCB. Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, having suffered three defeats in their first four games, are eager to secure a victory in the ongoing match to reverse their fortunes and regain momentum in the tournament.
