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Kohli recorded the most centuries in the history of the top-tier league with seven to his name, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record (six).
Published - May 21, 2023, 22:28 IST | Updated - May 21, 2023, 22:35 IST
Virat Kohli (Photo Source: Twitter/IPL-BCCI)
Courtesy of a splendid century by flamboyant Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter, Virat Kohli, the side attained a competitive total of 197 runs in their 20 overs against Gujarat Titans (GT). In doing so, the swashbuckling right-hander recorded the most centuries in the history of the top-tier league with seven to his name, surpassing Chris Gayle’s record (six).
Notably, the two sides squared off at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, May 21, in the final group stage match of the IPL 2023. Upon winning the toss, Titans’ skipper Hardik Pandya put the home team to bat first.
What followed was a swift start by the opening pair of Virat Kohli and skipper, Faf du Plessis, as they took the powerplay to their advantage to get the big runs. The pair added 62 runs in the first six overs and remained steady in the innings.
It is worth mentioning that Kohli and Faf raised 939 runs between them in the ongoing season, the joint-most by any pair in the history of the IPL. Notably, Kohli and AB de Villiers recorded 939 runs between them during the 2016 season of the top-tier league.
However, skipper Faf headed back to the pavilion for a score of 28 off 19 balls as Gujarat followed it with the dismissals of Glenn Maxwell and Mahipal Lomror, reducing RCB to 85/3 in under 11 overs.
Kohli rose to the occasion and took the onus to get the vital runs and notched up a scintillating ton in 60 balls which included 13 fours and one six. In doing so, RCB concluded with a first-innings score of 197 runs in their stipulated 20 overs of the contest.
Kohli cracked 13 boundaries and one maximum in his phenomenal unbeaten knock of 101 off 61 balls. Impressively, he also registered back-to-back centuries, as he got a ton in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), scoring 100 off 63 balls. RCB will aim to push through and obtain the crucial two points in order to cement their spot in the playoffs of the league.
Here's how Twitter reacted to Virat Kohli's splendid ton against GT:
Virat is there when we need him!
09:53 PM · May 21, 2023
Back to back IPL centuries. Just a master of his surroundings right now. It is very reminiscent of 2016 Virat Kohli. Greatness personified.
10:01 PM · May 21, 2023
10:08 PM · May 21, 2023
100 number 82 from the real king @imVkohli what a inning in must win game. true champion and inspiration for many people 👏 🙌.
10:08 PM · May 21, 2023
Back to back 💯 for GOAT @imVkohli it’s a Privilage to witness and call his batting…
10:07 PM · May 21, 2023
Woooooowwwwwww ! He’s a alien 👽 @imVkohli . You just cannot put his batting , his commitment, his work ethics , his passion towards the game into words . How do you even explain this ! Was there ever a doubt ? The legend of Virat Kohli keeps growing . #ViratKohli𓃵 #RCBvsGT
10:06 PM · May 21, 2023
The fitness, The Commitment, The dedication. King Kohli, Take a bow.
10:06 PM · May 21, 2023
When the lights are dimmest, The pressure is highest, The Greatest will survive, King Kohli 👑 will thrive. Two back to back centuries for Virat Kohli in must win matches for RCB ❤️
10:08 PM · May 21, 2023
“I know how consistent I can be after the rough patches ends” - VIRAT KOHLI COMEBACK OF THE HIGHEST LEVELS KING KOHLI 🐐
10:07 PM · May 21, 2023
Virat Kohli has completed 600 runs in this IPL 2023. The Man, The Myth, The Legend, King Kohli.
09:43 PM · May 21, 2023
Just at the right time, 👑 Kohli goes in zone, looked in rhytm, meant business. Back to back 💯👌👌 @imVkohli
10:11 PM · May 21, 2023
Back to back 💯s for Virat when it's needed the most 😳💥. Remarkable 👏 #RCBvGT
10:11 PM · May 21, 2023
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