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"Ate Parathas With Lot Of Butter": Ex-India Star's Epic Take As PBKS Drop Virat Kohli's Catch Twice

Virat Kohli starred with another batting masterclass in IPL 2024 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs in Dharamsala. A defeat in the game also officially eliminated PBKS from the playoff race. After getting an invitation to bat first, RCB posted 241 for 7 in their stipulated 20 overs. Kohli scored 92 runs off 47 balls with the help of 7 fours and 6 sixes. PBKS dropped plenty of catches and two of them were of Kohli.

Virat Kohli "Gets Out Trying To Hit A Six": Mohammad Kaif Concludes 'Intent' Debate

Virat Kohli once again rose the tallest, but this time with an impressive strike-rate of 195, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a 60-run victory against Punjab Kings on Thursday. Kohli's 47-ball 92 was the cornerstone of RCB's innings as he starred in two partnerships -- 72 off 32 balls with Rajat Patidar (55 off 23 balls) and 92 off 46 balls with Cameron Green (46 off 27 balls) to propel RCB to 241/7. Virat's knock also settled the enraging debate around Virat's strike-rate and intent. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif feels the fact that Kohli got out while trying to hit a six at 92, ends the debate around his intent in the shortest format of the game.

IPL 2024 Playoffs All Conditions Explained: How RCB Can Secure Top 4 Spot

With their backs pinned against the wall, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) grabbed their 4th successive victory of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, beating Punjab Kings by 60 runs on Thursday. The result helped RCB keep their hunt for a spot in the playoffs alive while PBKS were officially eliminated from the top 4 race. With two more games to play in the league stage of the campaign, RCB remain alive in the contest, but not all is in their hands. Though it is possible for the Bengaluru franchise to secure a top 4 spot, the scenario isn't the easiest.

"More Interested In Talking About...": Sanju Samson's Act Minutes After T20 World Cup Selection Wins Hearts

April 8, 2008. Sanju Samson, then a skinny 14-year-old, curled on the bed in his hotel room, watched Kolkata Knight Riders' Brendon McCullum hammering a 73-ball 158 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever IPL match. That drizzly evening in Kottayam, a town in central Kerala, changed his heart. Forever. Sanju reshuffled his career dream, from wanting to become a civil servant to entering the elite world of a top-flight cricketer. "Sanju always recollects that day, which gave him the dream of reaching that league of top players one day," said former Kerala player Raiphi Vincent Gomez, also a close friend of the wicketkeeper batter.

"For India's Sake...": Anil Kumble's Humble Virat Kohli Plea Over T20 World Cup 2024

Former India cricketer Anil Kumble heaped praise on Virat Kohli and expects the star Indian batter to continue his prime IPL form in the T20 World Cup as well. Kohli's scintillating 92 off 47 balls followed by a collective bowling effort helped RCB recorded a 60-run win over PBKS, their fifth win of the IPL 2024 after losing six games in a row. Batting first, Bengaluru posted 241/7 before bowling Punjab out for 181 runs, earning their fourth win in a row. Kohli slammed seven fours and six sixes at a strike-rate of 195.74 in his vintage knock, which also took him past the 600-run mark in IPL 2024.

'No Longer Vintage But Still Remarkable': Australia Great's Massive Praise For Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli is not without his limitations but the star Indian batter has made up for them with his commitment to training, feels former Australian all-rounder Tom Moody. Armed with his powerful slog-sweep, Kohli has been able to counter the spinners in the middle overs, and on Thursday after blazing his way to a 47-ball 92, the 35-year-old effected the key run-out of Shashank Singh with a superb direct hit from deep mid-wicket against Punjab Kings.

"Lost Because Of Dropped Catches": PBKS Assistant Coach's Honest Admission After RCB Defeat

After Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered elimination from IPL 2024 following a 60-run defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), assistant coach Brad Haddin admitted "dropped catches cost his side the match." Punjab had a tough day at the field on Thursday night, with three catches dropped in the first five overs, two off Virat Kohli on 0 and 10, and one off Rajat Patidar when he was batting on 0. While Kohli scored 92 runs in the match, Patidar scored 55.

"Played The Vintage Virat That We All Know": Cameron Green Praises RCB Star

Cameron Green lauded star batter Virat Kohli for playing a “vintage” innings to keep Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the race to the IPL playoffs. Kohli made full use of the three reprieves, including one on zero, to make a 47-ball 92 that set the tone for their 60-run win over Punjab Kings in a must-win match in Dharamsala on Thursday. “He played the vintage Virat that we all know. It was a beautiful watch from the other end. That's the beauty of having Virat in your team, as opposition you can't give him that many chances,” said Green in the post-match press meet.

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"Ate Parathas With Lot Of Butter": Ex-India Star's Epic Take As PBKS Drop Virat Kohli's Catch Twice

Virat Kohli "Gets Out Trying To Hit A Six": Mohammad Kaif Concludes 'Intent' Debate

IPL 2024 Playoffs All Conditions Explained: How RCB Can Secure Top 4 Spot

"More Interested In Talking About...": Sanju Samson's Act Minutes After T20 World Cup Selection Wins Hearts

"For India's Sake...": Anil Kumble's Humble Virat Kohli Plea Over T20 World Cup 2024

'No Longer Vintage But Still Remarkable': Australia Great's Massive Praise For Virat Kohli

"Lost Because Of Dropped Catches": PBKS Assistant Coach's Honest Admission After RCB Defeat

"Played The Vintage Virat That We All Know": Cameron Green Praises RCB Star