In a high-stakes battle for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Gujarat Titans, Virat Kohli etched his name in history by delivering a breathtaking century. The former RCB skipper displayed nerves of steel in the virtual quarterfinal at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, catapulting his team to a commanding total of 197 for 5 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a momentary stumble with three quick wickets, Kohli remained resolute, crafting his second century of the season and guiding his side to a formidable score. The right-handed maestro’s unbeaten knock of 101 from 61 balls left spectators awestruck, embellished with 13 boundaries and a towering six.
With this remarkable feat, Virat Kohli scripted history by surpassing Chris Gayle’s record for the most centuries in the history of the IPL. This dazzling century marks Kohli’s seventh in the tournament, surpassing Gayle’s six. Jos Buttler stands third on the list with five centuries to his name. Virat Kohli’s journey to IPL centurion began in 2016 when he notched his maiden ton, followed by three more in the same season, propelling RCB to the final. He secured his fifth century against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2019 and added two more in the ongoing season.
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Adding to his accolades, Kohli joined an elite group of players who have achieved the remarkable feat of scoring back-to-back centuries in the IPL. Shikhar Dhawan accomplished this feat in 2020, followed by Jos Buttler in 2022. Now, Virat Kohli has etched his name in history as the third batter to achieve this incredible milestone. Later on in the same match, Shubman Gill also made history and became the fourth batter to achieve the same milestone like Virat Kohli.
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The masterful knock by Virat Kohli against Gujarat Titans marks his consecutive century, solidifying his reputation as a powerhouse batsman. His unbeaten 101 off 61 balls, with a strike rate of 165.67, included a barrage of boundaries and an emphatic six. The seasoned campaigner held his ground, propelling Bangalore to a formidable total of 197/5.
Virat Kohli’s awe-inspiring performance has not only shattered records but also silenced critics. Responding to those who questioned his T20 prowess, Kohli delivered an epic statement. During the mid-match show, he confidently stated, “Lot of people think that my T20 cricket is declining. I don’t feel like that at all. I think I am playing my best T20 cricket again. I’m just enjoying myself. This is how I play T20 cricket.”