Even though Royal Challengers are yet to beat Bengaluru (RCB), Virat Kohli made sure to make a big impression on the field in the game against Gujarat Titans (GT). The 52nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
When Gujarat Titans were asked to bat first, they came under immense pressure. They lost early wickets and looked clueless against Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowling line-up. Shahrukh Khan, who scored a brave fifty in the second leg, looked good once again.
Shahrukh Khan, who came to bat at number 4, ensured that he led his team’s recovery attack. The hard-hitting batsman played some good shots in his innings and, along with David Miller (30), brought his team back into the game after losing three quick wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Shah Rukh Khan attempted a counter-attack and ensured that he gave his team some quick runs. He seemed primed for a big blow but his stay at the crease was cut short by Virat Kohli’s on-field brilliance at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
During the 4th ball of the 13th over, Vijaykumar Vyshak bowled a delivery which Rahul Tewatia played to the offside with soft hands. At the other end, Shahrukh Khan seized the opportunity to score the quick solo goal at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
However, Rahul Tewatia did not want to accept it and sent Shah Rukh Khan back. Then Virat Kohli showed his class on the field and scored the direct hit at the bowler’s end. The batsman fell well short of the crease and walked away disappointed.
What caught the attention of many was Virat Kohli’s farewell after deposing Shah Rukh Khan. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru gave him a flying kiss as he bid farewell, which sent the crowd into a frenzy at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Here is the video:
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Shahrukh Khan played a decent hand for his team after they lost three quick wickets. The batsman played 37 innings of 30 balls and batted at a strike rate of over 154. He also hit five fours and a six in his innings
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Virat Kohli has gone through the purple phase in the ongoing Indian Premier League. Even though Royal Challengers Bengaluru failed to get into the tournament, he was the bright spot for the team in the tournament and it will also be the biggest positive for Team India ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup
Virat Kohli has currently scored 500 runs in IPL 2024 at an average of around 72. He also hit one clay and four half-centuries on the season. The batter is just 9 runs away from becoming an Orange Cap holder again in IPL 2024. Currently, Ruturaj Gaikwad is the top run-getter in the tournament.