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Eyeing Playoffs Berth, Virat Kohli And Faf Du Plessis Could Hold Key For RCB Against Toppers GT

Playing this IPL's last league stage match, Royal Challengers Bangalore would know what exactly is required of them to qualify for the playoffs, when they face table-toppers Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday. With batting maestro Virat Kohli back at his absolute best and skipper Faf du Plessis leading from the front with 600-plus runs this season, RCB will hope their dazzling opening duo fires in this must-win game for them. Currently placed at fourth position, Royal Challengers Bangalore also have a better net run rate (NRR) of 0.180 than Mumbai Indians (-0.128), who take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Sunday's first game, and Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2023: Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After RR Knock PBKS Out Of Playoffs Race

Defending champions Gujarat Titans, having qualified for the playoffs already, continue to rule the charts at the top with 9 wins in 13 matches (18 points). They are followed by Chennai Super Kings (15 points) and Lucknow Super Giants (15 points). Rajasthan Royals defeated Punjab Kings by 6 wickets but couldn't make significant gains in the points table. They climbed up to the 5th spot in the table, one place behind Royal Challengers Bangalore who are yet to play their last league game of the campaign.

"Not About Playing Fancy Shots": Virat Kohli's Interesting Take After IPL 2023 Ton

Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli, after playing a match-winning knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, said that he wants to stay true to his techniques and not throw his wicket away, adding that India have got Test cricket coming up after the Indian Premier League. His statement was in regard to the upcoming World Test Champions final which will be played against Australia from June 7 to June 12 at the Oval Stadium in England. Earlier on Thursday, Kohli won the "Player of the Match" in the match for his century while chasing a target of 187.

"South Africa Will Be Missing a Trick If...": Dinesh Karthik On Faf du Plessis

India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik backed South African Veteran Faf du Plessis to make a comeback in international cricket and should be selected in the South Africa squad of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Du Plessis has been a beacon of consistency while opening the batting alongside Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL this year, with the in-form batter having already amassed more than 600 runs for his side.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Massive 103m Six Stuns Faf Du Plessis. RCB Skipper's Reaction Is Gold

Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Virat Kohli once again became the talk of the town after he brought up his century during the IPL 2023 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. The right-handed batter ended his four-year long century drought in the IPL and reached the triple figures in just 62 balls. In the chase of 187, Kohli went all guns blazing from the very first ball and smashed 12 boundaries and four sixes in his entire knock. His aggressive batting style not only took RCB to an eight-wicket win but also garnered praises from all over the world.

Watch: "It's The Tattoos" - Virat Kohli's Hilarious Take On Partnership With Faf du Plessis

Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Virat Kohli on Thursday said that his partnership with his opening partner Faf du Plessis at the crease is "very similar" to how it was with his former partner and legend AB de Villiers. Virat played a blistering knock of 100 off 63 balls, helping his team win the match by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday. Virat won the "Player of the Match" award for his remarkable century in the crucial match. When asked about his partnership with Faf for 172, he said that he feels very similar to batting with Faf as he used to feel with AB de Villiers.

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis Show Keep RCB In Play-Off Hunt

Virat Kohli conjured up a magical hundred to steal the thunder from Heinrich Klaasen's maiden IPL ton as Royal Challengers Bangalore stayed in contention for a play-off berth with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Klaasen displayed his big-hitting prowess, slamming six sixes and eight fours during his scintillating 51-ball 104-run knock to lift SRH to 186 for five from 28 for 2 in the fifth over.

Watch: Virat Kohli Wows All With Monstrous 103m Six On Way To Slamming 6th IPL Century

Virat Kohli put on a show on Thursday as he slammed a record-equalling sixth century to power Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a win in their do-or-die game against SunRisere Hyderabad. Kohli slammed 100 off just 63 balls, smashing 12 fours and four sixes, as RCB chased down 187 with four balls and eight wickets to spare. Needing a win to stay alive in the playoffs race, Kohli and Faf du Plessis (71 off 47) added 172 runs for the opening wicket, the most by an opening pair during the ongoing tournamet.

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Eyeing Playoffs Berth, Virat Kohli And Faf Du Plessis Could Hold Key For RCB Against Toppers GT

IPL 2023: Updated Points Table, Orange And Purple Cap Standings After RR Knock PBKS Out Of Playoffs Race

"Not About Playing Fancy Shots": Virat Kohli's Interesting Take After IPL 2023 Ton

"South Africa Will Be Missing a Trick If...": Dinesh Karthik On Faf du Plessis

Watch: Virat Kohli's Massive 103m Six Stuns Faf Du Plessis. RCB Skipper's Reaction Is Gold

Watch: "It's The Tattoos" - Virat Kohli's Hilarious Take On Partnership With Faf du Plessis

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis Show Keep RCB In Play-Off Hunt

Watch: Virat Kohli Wows All With Monstrous 103m Six On Way To Slamming 6th IPL Century