Virat Kohli has T20 World Cup in his sights after match-winning effort for RCB in IPL 2024
Virat Kohli showed he still has fire in the belly as he steered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory against Punjab Kings in the IPL on Monday.
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Virat Kohli Explains 2-Month Paternity Break As Wife Anushka Sharma Gave Birth To Son Akaay
Away from cricket, Virat Kohli spent some quality time with his family as his wife Anushka Sharma gave birth to the couple's second child, son Akaay. Virat decided to give the entire 5-match Test series against England a miss to be with his wife, a decision that remained in debate among fans the entire series. As Kohli resumed his cricketing duties, joining the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad, he admitted that it was a surreal experience to spend some time away from the game, with his family.
First Time Ever: Virat Kohli Only Indian To Register This Historic T20 Record
Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli registered his 100th T20 fifty-plus score, becoming the first Indian and overall only third player to do so. Virat reached this milestone during RCB's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Chinaswammy Stadium. In the match, the 35-year-old was back at his vintage best following a disappointing game against Chennai Super Kings. He scored 77 runs in 49 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He scored his runs at a strike rate of over 157.
On Commentator's "Someone's Trash" Remark For RCB Pacer, Franchise's Reply
Former Indian cricket team spinner Murali Kartik faced a lot of criticism on social media for his on-air comments on Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal during the IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings on Monday. Dayal ended up conceding five sixes in five balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL - an unwanted feat that had an immense impact on the young cricketer. However, he was picked by RCB for Rs 5 crore at the IPL 2024 auction and while speaking about the move, Kartik said - "Someone's trash is someone's treasure". The comment wasn't taken positively by many social media users.
Watch: Virat Kohli Calls Family After Match-Winning Show For RCB, Internet In Meltdown
The first game was a disappointment but Virat Kohli truly marked his return to cricket with a brilliant 77-run knock for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Punjab Kings on Monday. It was a vintage performance from Virat, as the Indian stalwart unleashed those perfect cover drives and lofted hits. As Kohli produced a match-winning performance to silence critics questioning his T20 World Cup spot, the batting maestro wasted no time in giving a call to his family and celebrate the success with them.
"Still Got It": Virat Kohli's Massive Declaration After 77 for RCB Amid T20 World Cup Chatter
After a minor hiccup in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 204, Virat Kohli is back where he belongs. The same craftiness and class that Kohli has been known to exude was visible once again as he registered his 100th T20 fifty-plus score, becoming the first Indian and overall only third player to do so, in a match against Punjab Kings on Monday. He scored 77 runs in 49 balls, with 11 fours and two sixes. He scored his runs at a strike rate of over 157. RCB beat PBKS by four wickets, and Kohli played a major role.
'King' Beats Kings: Virat Kohli's 77 Carries RCB To Four-Wicket Victory Over PBKS
Virat Kohli produced a quality half-century on a slightly gummy pitch that took the Holi-day crowd on a joyride and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in an IPL match on Monday. The 177-run target wasn't a massively tough one, but needed a meticulous scaling down because of the deck's nature. Kohli (77, 49b, 11x4, 2x6) conducted it to near-perfection as RCB made 178 for six with four balls to spare to register their first win of this IPL.
IPL 2024 Points Table: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Register First Victory. The Leaders Are...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their first victory in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and moved up to the sixth position in the points table. Virat Kohli was the top performer for RCB with a brilliant 77 while Dinesh Karthik finished it in style as the team bounced back from their loss against Chennai Super Kings in the opener. Rajasthan Royals are currently top of the table thanks to the best Net Run Rate (NRR) followed by CSK, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.