As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season heats up, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) ace batsman Virat Kohli is leaving no stone unturned in his preparations, fine-tuning his iconic drives and lofted shots ahead of the much-anticipated clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium this Thursday.
The upcoming match promises an electrifying encounter between two of cricket’s titans, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, leading their respective teams. Both RCB and MI are in a crucial phase of the tournament, seeking momentum with MI finally securing a win after three defeats, and RCB eager to break free from a three-match losing streak, following a recent loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR).
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RCB’s social media buzzed with excitement as a video surfaced showcasing Kohli’s prowess in the nets, a prelude to what fans can expect in the high-stakes game. Kohli, the current leading run-scorer of IPL 2024, boasts an impressive tally of 316 runs in just five matches, including a century and two half-centuries, highlighting his formidable form this season.
In his last outing against RR, Kohli’s masterful 113* off 72 balls was a sight to behold, albeit in a losing cause. This innings not only showcased his batting brilliance but also etched his name in the record books as the first player to amass 7,500 IPL runs and 8,000 T20 runs for RCB.
Kohli’s illustrious IPL career, spanning 242 matches, has been adorned with 7,579 runs, including eight centuries and 52 fifties. His overall contribution to RCB, including 15 matches in the now-defunct Champions League T20, further cements his legacy with 8,003 runs, eight centuries, and 54 fifties.
The batting maestro’s recent performance has seen him ascend to the fourth position in the IPL’s all-time six-hitters list, surpassing MS Dhoni with 246 sixes. Furthermore, Kohli’s nine T20 centuries place him as the third-highest century-maker in the format, trailing only behind legends Chris Gayle and Babar Azam.
This season, Kohli has been the linchpin of RCB’s batting unit, contributing a staggering 38% of the team’s total runs, a testament to his invaluable role in the lineup. Despite the collective struggle of RCB’s overseas stars and other key batsmen, Kohli’s lone warrior act has been the silver lining, shouldering the bulk of the scoring responsibility.
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