Indian batting superstar Virat Kohli played a memorable knock on Sunday in the last league game of the ongoing 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, which was against Gujarat Titans. Kohli registered his 7th IPL century, which is the most by any batter in the league. However, all his efforts went in vain as his side Royal Challengers Bangalore faced defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans in the must-win match.
Virat Kohli Played A Stunning Knock
Kohli broke former teammate Chris Gayle’s long-standing Indian Premier League record and etched his name in the record books by smashing the 7th century in the league. He played a crucial knock in the must-win game against Gujarat Titans, reaching the triple-figure mark in just 60 balls. This was Kohli’s second-successive ton in the season. The first century of this season came against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Kohli brought his half-century in 35 deliveries but he soon switched gears and started smashing the GT bowlers to all the corners of the ground. In the next 25 balls, Kohli reached the triple-figure mark. His sensational knock was laced with 13 fours and 1 stunning six.
With this defeat against the Hardik Pandya-led side, RCB’s campaign in the ongoing season of the IPL came to an end on a disappointing note.
Mohammad Amir Hailed Kohli
Meanwhile, Kohli has been receiving praise from all corners. From cricketers and experts to fans around the world, everyone is hailing the powerful performance of King Kohli.
Among many, Pakistani player Mohammad Amir also took to his social media and hailed Virat Kohli for his century. In his tweet, Amir took a dig at Babar Azam, while praising Virat. He wrote:
“100 number 82 from the real king @imVkohli what a inning in must win game. true champion and inspiration for many people 👏 🙌.”
Check out the Tweet:
100 number 82 from the real king @imVkohli what a inning in must win game. true champion and inspiration for many people 👏 🙌.
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) May 21, 2023
Well, the tweet didn’t go down well with the fans of Babar Azam, who are now (unnecessarily) trolling Amir. Check out the reactions of Pakistani fans to Amir’s tweet:
Amir X Kohli – Real Queens Of the Cricket😍😍 pic.twitter.com/P0fkFqtoPN
— HANAN 🎗️ (@maze_pvt) May 21, 2023
https://twitter.com/babarazamking_/status/1660327339069251587?s=20
https://twitter.com/babarazamking_/status/1660327868092612608?s=20
Itny kasy utha laty ho?
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) May 21, 2023
https://twitter.com/babarazamking_/status/1660327283159171073?s=20
Reply phir bi ni milna
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) May 21, 2023
https://twitter.com/AamirsABD/status/1660327480845283329?s=20
https://twitter.com/babarazamking_/status/1660327909582667776?s=20
Kis ko bola King? Statement change kru ab pic.twitter.com/4KZs23JYdv
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) May 21, 2023