Virat Kohli marked the first century of the IPL 2024 season with a stellar performance against RR on April 6 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Former RCB captain Kohli paced his innings brilliantly, reaching the three-figure mark in just 67 balls. This century was Kohli’s 8th in the IPL, extending his record.
Virat Kohli’s century in the IPL 2024 season marked a milestone as it was his first consecutive century in the tournament’s history. Previously, he had scored four centuries in the record-breaking 2016 season, one in 2019, and two in 2023. With three fifty-plus scores, including a century, in just five innings so far in IPL 2024, Kohli has showcased stellar form ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Virat Kohli Is Getting Trolled For His Slowest Century In IPL
Prior to Saturday’s match, Virat Kohli’s highest score in Jaipur was only 39 runs. However, he transformed the Sawai Mansingh Stadium into his personal playground with a T20 masterclass innings. Kohli triumphed over left-arm pacer Trent Boult and his former RCB teammate Yuzvendra Chahal. Notably, Kohli even smashed a big six off Chahal’s bowling in the final over, sporting a smile as he signaled his dominance in their mini-battle.
MOST HUNDREDS IN IPL
- Virat Kohli – 8 in 242 matches
- Chris Gayle – 7 in 142 matches
- Jos Buttler – 5 in 100 matches
In IPL 2024, Virat Kohli has shouldered a significant portion of RCB’s runs, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the team’s total. Despite underwhelming performances from players like Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell, Kohli has been a standout performer.
His eighth IPL century serves as a resounding response to critics who doubted his place in the T20 World Cup squad. Kohli, who returned to T20I cricket in January 2023 after a hiatus, silenced detractors by showcasing his prowess in T20 cricket. He was also India’s highest run-scorer in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.
Meanwhile, despite his century, Virat Kohli faced criticism from some quarters for the pace of his innings. Fans of rival franchises expressed disappointment with what they perceived as a slow knock. Some accused Kohli of prioritizing personal records over team success, while others questioned his intent and approach during the innings.
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