IPL 2024: Kohli's half century sets up victory for Bengaluru as they chase down Punjab
Virat Kohli compiled his 51st half century in the Indian Premier League to steer Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings on Monday.
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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.
Watch: Massive Security Breach As Virat Kohli Is Stunned By Fan Who Hoodwinked All
Virat Kohli brought out his classy form at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Punjab Kings on Monday. The former RCB and Indian cricket team skipper struck a 31-ball half century to boost RCB's chase against Punjab Kings in the teams' second match of the IPL 2024. However, he was also stunned by a massive security breach as a fan tricked all to enter the ground. The person also managed to touch Kohli's feet before he was nabbed.
Virat Kohli Makes T20 History, Surpasses CSK Great To Be Top-Placed In This Elite List
Stalwart batter Virat Kohli has surpassed Suresh Raina to become the Indian player with the most catches in the men's T20 format. Kohli made the record during clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The 35-year-old took PBKS batters Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan's catches to complete his 174th in the T20 format.
Which RCB Star Was The 1st To Take 2 Straight Hat-tricks In T20s? Even Virat Kohli Didn't Know. He Is...
Which current Royal Challengers Bengaluru player was the first to take two consecutive 5-wicket hauls in T20s? Ahead of their first home match of the IPL season, this intriguing question on RCB Bold Diaries left the entire squad stumped, except the man who had done it. When asked this question, Virat Kohli said, "Was it Lockie?" while Lockie Ferguson and Glenn Maxwell both went for Karn Sharma's name. Mohammed Siraj wondered if it was Wanindu Hasaranga while Akash Deep thought it could be Harshal Patel. Mahipal Lomror settled for Siraj as his guess, and Rajat Patidar offered Adam Zampa as his answer. Some of the others chose Anil Kumble and Yuzvendra Chahal, with Dinesh Karthik mulling over Himanshu Sharma's name.
Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Score, IPL 2024: All Eyes On Virat Kohli, RCB Opt To Bowl vs PBKS
RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2024, Live Updates: Royal Challengers Bengaluru have opted to bowl against Punjab Kings in their IPL 2024 match on Monday in Bengaluru. Both the teams have kept an unchanged playing XI for the game. RCB will look for redemption as they faced a six-wicket defeated against Chennai Super Kings in their opening clash. On the other hand, Punjab Kings registered a four-wicket win against Delhi Capitals in Chandigarh. Both the teams will be putting their best foot forward in order to register a victory. (Live Scorecard)
RCB vs PBKS Playing XIs, IPL 2024: What Changes Will Bengaluru Make Against Punjab?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is in full swing, and after losing their first match to Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will meet Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the tournament's sixth match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday, March 25. In the opening match of the IPL, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lost by six wickets against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). On the other side, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated DC by four wickets to begin their campaign with a comprehensive win.
CSK Star Shares Post On Instagram After Incredible Handshake Moment With Virat Kohli
Star batter Virat Kohli's return to competitive didn't go as he would've liked as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were comprehensively beaten at the hands of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2024 opener on Friday, March 22. Kohli has been out of action since early January, having skipper the England Test series due to personal. He and his wife Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child last month, and Kohli was in London to spend some time with the family.