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"That Took The Momentum Away": RCB Skipper Faf du Plessis Pinpoints Reason Behind Loss

Following his side's six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Faf Du Plessis said that the wicket was tricky in the first innings and got better to bat on later because of dew. Virat Kohli's blitzkrieg century went in vain as Jos Buttler's thunderous hundred lit up the Sawai Mansingh Stadium to power Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday.

"Slowest Century In History Of IPL": Pakistan Cricketer Mocks Virat Kohli

It is tough being Virat Kohli at the moment. The current 'Orang Cap' holder in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign, is breaking records with the bat, yet facing criticism as his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, isn't able to register wins. On Saturday, Kohli scored an unbeaten 113, his best in the T20 league, yet he found himself making headlines for the wrong reasons. As fans and pundits question Kohli's strike-rate and intent behind the 113-run knock, Pakistan cricketer Junaid Khan brutally trolled the India star for scoring the 'slowest century in the history of IPL'.

With Intriguing Virat Kohli Remark, Swiggy's Meme Trolling Royal Challengers Bengaluru Is Viral

While Virat Kohli's 8th Indian Premier League ton grabbed the headlines, it was Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler''s hundred that proved to be the difference-maker on Saturday. Buttler's heroics overshadowed Virat Kohli's record-extending 113 as Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets for a fourth win in as many matches in the IPL. Royals now have four wins out of four and sit on top of the 10-team table while RCB slipped to the eighth spot with their fourth defeat and three on the trot. Seeing RCB lose yet another IPL 2024 match, fans unleashed memes on social media, but the winner was the one shared by food delivery giant Swiggy.

Virat Kohli Slams 'Slowest' IPL Ton Ever, Then Says, "Couldn't Get Over..."

Virat Kohli surpassed a number of milestones as he hit a record-extending eighth IPL century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which came against Rajasthan Royals on Friday. His 113* is also the star batter's joint-highest individual score in the league. During the course of his innings, Virat Kohli also became the first batter to take his tally past 7500 mark in IPL. Apart from all these records, there was another feat - a forgettable one - that Kohli match.

Virat Kohli's "Strike-Rate Could...": Virender Sehwag's Straight Talk, Questions 'Costly' RCB Stars

Virat Kohli waged almost a lone battle as Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 183/3 against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday. Virat Kohli scored 113* off 72 balls at a strike-rate of 156.94. RR surpassed the target in 19.1 overs with Jos Buttler scoring an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls (strike-rate 172.41). Virat Kohli reached the triple-digit figure mark in 67 balls - the joint slowest IPL ton ever. Social media was abuzz with Virat Kohli playing such a 'slow' knock.

RR vs RCB, IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's Ton In Vain As Rajasthan Royals Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru By 6 Wickets

Jos Buttler roared back to form with a masterful century that overshadowed Virat Kohli's record-extending 113 as Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets for a fourth win in as many matches in the IPL on Saturday. Royals now have four wins out of four and sit on top of 10 team table while RCB slipped to eighth spot with fourth defeat and three on trot. While Kohli enhanced his status as RCB's lone ranger by notching up his eighth IPL century but RCB could only manage a below-par 183/3 after the home side opted to bowl.

IPL 2024 Points Table: How Loss To Rajasthan Royals Impacts Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Jos Buttler hit an unbeaten 100 to trump Virat Kohli's first century of the IPL season as Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets on Saturday. England's Buttler reached his ton, from 58 balls, with a six in his 100th IPL match when Rajasthan needed one for victory in their chase of 184, with five balls to spare in Jaipur. Buttler, who struck form after he scored 35 across the previous three matches, put on 148 runs for the second wicket with skipper Sanju Samson, who made 69. Earlier Kohli reached his eighth IPL ton in 67 balls and finished on an unbeaten 113 to take Bengaluru to 183-3.

First Time In 17 Years - Virat Kohli Touches Huge Milestone, Next Best Batter Is Over 700 Runs Below

Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter, on Saturday became the first batter in IPL history to touch 7500-run tally in the 17-year history of the tournament. Kohli achieved the feat during the match against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur. The next best tally in IPL belongs to Shikhar Dhawan - 6755 - over 740 runs less than Kohli.

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"That Took The Momentum Away": RCB Skipper Faf du Plessis Pinpoints Reason Behind Loss

"Slowest Century In History Of IPL": Pakistan Cricketer Mocks Virat Kohli

With Intriguing Virat Kohli Remark, Swiggy's Meme Trolling Royal Challengers Bengaluru Is Viral

Virat Kohli Slams 'Slowest' IPL Ton Ever, Then Says, "Couldn't Get Over..."

Virat Kohli's "Strike-Rate Could...": Virender Sehwag's Straight Talk, Questions 'Costly' RCB Stars

RR vs RCB, IPL 2024: Virat Kohli's Ton In Vain As Rajasthan Royals Beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru By 6 Wickets

IPL 2024 Points Table: How Loss To Rajasthan Royals Impacts Royal Challengers Bengaluru

First Time In 17 Years - Virat Kohli Touches Huge Milestone, Next Best Batter Is Over 700 Runs Below