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Unsettling Stat Throws Open Debate Over Virat Kohli's Intent In T20 Cricket

Is Virat Kohli right to back the role of an 'anchor' in T20 cricket? Though the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stalwart is among the top run-getters in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, his strike-rate has left both fans and experts scratching their heads at times. As Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals on Saturday, Kohli's intent became a big talking-point once again. Now, a stat has emerged which suggests that the RCB batter's take on the role of an 'anchor' might not be all right.

"What A Player": Virat Kohli's Special Tribute To Wriddhiman Saha After Explosive IPL 2023 Fifty

Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 94 and Wriddhiman Saha a brutal 81 as Gujarat Titans piled up 227 for two - the fourth highest total this season - against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Saha and Gill went hammer and tongs from the word go to add 142 runs for the first wicket in only 12.1 overs, setting the franchise record for highest partnership for any wicket, as LSG had no respite despite deploying eight bowlers into the attack.

'Virat Kohli's RCB Would've Won 3 IPLs If MS Dhoni Led Them': Pakistan Legend

Despite being part of the tournament since its inaugural season in 2008, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are one of the few teams yet to win the Indian Premier League title. Notably, RCB has played three IPL finals -- in 2009 (Deccan Chargers), 2011 (Chennai Super Kings), and 2016 (SunRisers Hyderabad) seasons -- but ended up losing on all three occasions. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that RCB would have won three IPL titles if MS Dhoni was their captain.

Mohammed Siraj, Phil Salt Bury The Hatchet With Brilliant Post-Match Gesture

Delhi Capitals registered their third win of IPL 2023 on Saturday after they comfortably defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets. Opting to bat first, RCB posted a huge total of 181/4 in 20 overs with Virat Kohli and Mahipal Lomror smashing 55 and 54 runs respectively. Later, DC ended up chasing the target with 20 balls to spare after Phil Salt played a brilliant knock of 87 off 45 balls. Apart from such a high-scoring action, the fans also witnessed a heated moment where RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj lost his cool at Salt during DC's chase.

"Don't Know Where He Lagged": Pakistan Great On Virat Kohli's IPL Captaincy

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram recenty shared his views on Virat Kohli's stint as captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Kohli, who has been with RCB since the inaugural season of IPL 2023, led the team to final in 2016, where they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad. On being asked about Kohli's shortcomings as a skipper in IPL, Akram, while pointing out that the 34-year-old was the Indian team and RCB's captain at the same time, said that captaincy becomes a burden sometimes.

Watch: Rashid Khan Takes Stunning Catch. Virat Kohli's Reaction Can't Be Missed

Asked to chase a massive total of 228 by Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were quick to get out of the blocks in match 51 of IPL 2023 on Sunday. With captain KL Rahul out of the tournament due to an injury, Quinton de Kock, playing his first game of the season, opened the batting alonside the in-form Kyle Mayers. De Kock and Mayers took the attack to the GT bowlers, and added 88 runs for the first wicket in 8.2 overs. While LSG seemed to be in control of the proceedings, Rashid Khan's stunning catch to dismiss Mayers haulted their progress.

'Gauti, We Took Your Revenge': RCB's Defeat To Delhi Capitals Sparks Meme Fest

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were blown away by Delhi Capitals in the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a target of 182, the David Warner-led side rode on Phil Salt's counter-attacking half-century and crossed the finishing line with 20 balls to spare. Salt hit 87 off just 45 balls with the help of eight 4s and six 6s. With the win, DC moved out from the bottom spot in the IPL 2023 points table

Virat Kohli's 46-Ball 55 Fuels 'Dying' Anchors Debate In T20 Cricket

Virat Kohli's 55 off 46 balls in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals has fuelled the growing debate on the "dying" role of anchors in the T20 format. Chasing 182, Phil Salt put on a masterclass of T20 batting as he went hammer and tongs from ball one to ensure Delhi mowed down the target with 20 balls to spare. In contrast to the home team's approach, RCB trudged to 23 for no loss in the first four overs before breaking loose to end with 51 in the powerplay.

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Unsettling Stat Throws Open Debate Over Virat Kohli's Intent In T20 Cricket

"What A Player": Virat Kohli's Special Tribute To Wriddhiman Saha After Explosive IPL 2023 Fifty

'Virat Kohli's RCB Would've Won 3 IPLs If MS Dhoni Led Them': Pakistan Legend

Mohammed Siraj, Phil Salt Bury The Hatchet With Brilliant Post-Match Gesture

"Don't Know Where He Lagged": Pakistan Great On Virat Kohli's IPL Captaincy

Watch: Rashid Khan Takes Stunning Catch. Virat Kohli's Reaction Can't Be Missed

'Gauti, We Took Your Revenge': RCB's Defeat To Delhi Capitals Sparks Meme Fest

Virat Kohli's 46-Ball 55 Fuels 'Dying' Anchors Debate In T20 Cricket