In a thrilling encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), it was Virat Kohli’s exceptional performance that stole the limelight. RCB emerged victorious by eight wickets, thanks to Kohli’s magnificent century, propelling them to the fourth position on the points table.
Batting first, SRH posted a competitive total of 186/5 on the scoreboard, with Heinrich Klaasen’s sensational maiden IPL century of 104 runs from just 51 balls being the standout performance. However, it was not enough to thwart the determined RCB.
In response, RCB started their innings with great momentum as Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis forged a record-breaking partnership of 172 runs, the highest stand in this season of the IPL. Kohli, in his typical commanding style, went on to achieve several milestones, including his sixth IPL hundred.
The 34-year-old maestro showcased his batting prowess with a sublime knock of 100 runs from 63 deliveries, which included 12 fours and four sixes. Kohli’s exceptional performance drew effusive praise from fellow cricketers, who lauded his masterclass and RCB’s comprehensive all-round performance. The cricketing fraternity was abuzz with admiration for Kohli’s remarkable innings.
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Following their triumphant victory, RCB is set to face the Gujarat Titans (GT) on May 21, while SRH will take on the Mumbai Indians on the same day.