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IPL 2022: In numbers - Virat Kohli's IPL journey from record breaking 2016 season to now

Virat Kohli - a batsman who over the years became synonymous with batting greatness. A prolific run machine at his peak, tagged the best chaser in the modern day game. But as it happens with every great player, the purple patches are often followed by lean spells. Virat has set the benchmark so high over the years, thanks to how prolific he has been with the bat, a lean patch, especially if it's a prolonged one, doesn't sit ight with cricket fans. Across the seasons, the IPL is one platform where Virat has really shone with the bat. He continues to be the highest run-getter overall in IPL history, with 6402 runs in 215 matches, at an average of 36.58 and an overall strike rate of almost 130.

IPL 2022, Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals: RCB Likely To Go With The Same Team

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will look to get back to winning ways as they face Rajasthan Royals in Match 39 at the MCA Stadium in Pune. RCB registered their second lowest score of IPL in their previous match against SunRisers Hyderabad (68), and will look to bounce back with a strong performance. RCB top-order has been pretty inconsistent this season, with the likes of Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell yet to hit the ground running. Despite facing a crushing defeat in the previous match, RCB are likely to remain unchanged.

IPL 2022: Umran Malik's Father Reveals MS Dhoni And Virat Kohli's "Golden Words" For SunRisers Hyderabad Pacer

Umran Malik has garnered immense praise from all corners of the world ever since his thunderbolts started shattering the woodwork of even the best batters in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Clocking 150 kmph on a regular basis, Umran Malik has made life difficult for batters to score against him. The pacer has gained a lot of fans and many think that he has everything in him to represent the country one day. This includes Umran's father Abdul Rashid. Speaking to TOI, Rashid spoke candidly about his son's ambitions in the sport and what he thinks he can achieve.

Kohli 'anxious' and 'fried' but will battle out of alarming slump

Virat Kohli deserves more respect and will fight his way out of an alarming slump which hit a new low when he suffered a second successive golden duck in the IPL, fellow cricket stars say.

IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Bangalore have task cut out against Rajasthan Royals

Du Plessis' men must root out inconsistency to contain rampaging Rajasthan RoyalsInconsistency can be frustrating. For proof ask Royal Challengers Bangalore. As a team they have done reasonably well, barring the nine-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday night, but when you delve deeper, there are many missing pieces of the puzzle that need to come together for Faf du Plessis and his men if they fancy a shot at the elusive title. Discrepancies in many areas have been masked by some individual heroics with bat and ball, but they will soon run out of performances to hide behind.

In 200th Match, Punjab Kings Star Shikhar Dhawan Surpasses Virat Kohli For Massive Record

With a single off Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Maheesh Theekshana at cover on Tuesday, Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Shikhar Dhawan reached where only Virat Kohli had gotten before. The left-handed batter is now only the second player after the former Indian cricket team captain Kohli to score 6000 runs in the Indian Premier league (IPL). Dhawan reached the mark in his 200th match in the IPL. He is also the eighth cricketer to play so many IPL games.

RCB vs RR, IPL 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face Rajasthan Royals in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League at the MCA Stadium in Pune. RCB lost their previous game after being bowled out for 68 against SunRisers Hyderabad, and will look to bounce back with a strong performance. RR, on the other hand, are on a two-game winning run after thrashing KKR and DC, respectively. RCB have been pretty inconsistent with the bat this season, and will hope that their star batter Virat Kohli can regain his old touch. RCB, however, defeated RR in their first meeting earlier this season, which will give them a boost.

IPL 2022: Virat Kohli "Anxious" And "Fried" But Will Overcome Alarming Slump, Say Former Cricketers

Virat Kohli deserves more respect and will fight his way out of an alarming slump which hit a new low when he suffered a second successive golden duck in IPL 2022, fellow cricket stars say. It is the first time in the Indian's stellar career that he has got out on the opening ball twice in a row and has scored just 119 runs in eight matches this season for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Pictures of "King Kohli" talking to West Indian great and Sunrisers Hyderabad batting coach Brian Lara went viral on social media after Bangalore's big loss on Saturday, when they crashed out for 68.

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IPL 2022: In numbers - Virat Kohli's IPL journey from record breaking 2016 season to now

IPL 2022, Royal Challengers Bangalore Predicted XI vs Rajasthan Royals: RCB Likely To Go With The Same Team

IPL 2022: Umran Malik's Father Reveals MS Dhoni And Virat Kohli's "Golden Words" For SunRisers Hyderabad Pacer

Kohli 'anxious' and 'fried' but will battle out of alarming slump

IPL 2022, RCB vs RR: Royal Challengers Bangalore have task cut out against Rajasthan Royals

In 200th Match, Punjab Kings Star Shikhar Dhawan Surpasses Virat Kohli For Massive Record

RCB vs RR, IPL 2022: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

IPL 2022: Virat Kohli "Anxious" And "Fried" But Will Overcome Alarming Slump, Say Former Cricketers