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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.

"Has Put Pressure On Pant, SKY, Rahul": Virender Sehwag On In-Form CSK Star

Former India batter Virender Sehwag has backed Shivam Dube for a place in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States of America. Dube has been in sublime for in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Playing as an impact sub, Dube has registered scores of 34, 51, 18 and 45 in CSK's first four games. Sehwag feels Dube's current form might be a bit concerning for players like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, and Shreyas Iyer, who are also in contention to get a place in the squad for the T20 World Cup.

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.

Sanjay Manjrekar Trolled For "Back To Serious Business" Quote After RR's Women Empowerment Program

The IPL 2024 was witness to a special game on Saturday as two tons were scored in the same match, While Virat Kohli scored his 8th ton for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Jos Buttler's century took his team to win in 19. 1 overs. Ahead of the match, Rajasthan Royals started a special initiative for women. At the toss, former Indian cricket team Sanjay Manjrekar talked about the initiative before saying, "now back to serious business".

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.

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

Mumbai Indians have played three matches in the series and they are ranked 10th on the points table, while Delhi Capitals have played four matches in the series and are ranked ninth on the points table. In the last match played by Mumbai Indians against Rajasthan Royals, Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians by six wickets. The top fantasy player for Mumbai Indians was Akash Madhwal who scored 99 fantasy points. The top point-getters for Mumbai Indians are Hardik Pandya with 52 match fantasy points, Tilak Varma with 52 match fantasy points and Tim David with 30 match fantasy points.

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.

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

"Has Put Pressure On Pant, SKY, Rahul": Virender Sehwag On In-Form CSK Star

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

Sanjay Manjrekar Trolled For "Back To Serious Business" Quote After RR's Women Empowerment Program

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

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

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