Virat Kohli stood out once more, this time hitting the ball exceptionally well with a strike-rate of 195. He led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a big win of 60 runs against Punjab Kings on Thursday.Virat Kohli Tries to Hit Six, Gets Out: Mohammad Kaif Ends ‘Intent’ Debate Kohli’s impressive innings of 92 runs off 47 balls was crucial for RCB’s success. He formed two strong partnerships one with Rajat Patidar. And scoring 72 runs in just 32 balls, and another with Cameron Green, scoring 92 runs together in 46 balls.
This pushed RCB’s total score to 241/7. Kohli’s performance silenced the ongoing discussion about his strike-rate and intent in T20 cricket. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Kohli’s dismissal. While attempting a six at 92 runs puts an end to this debate. He stated, “Virat Kohli’s 92 runs off 47 balls, and his attempt to hit a six in the 18th over. He should put an end to discussions about his intent and strike-rate. It’s time to move on.” Kaif shared this on X (formerly Twitter).
Kohli who batted despite being dropped twice skillfully timed the ball. And using his feet and wrists to score his sixth IPL fifty this season. He achieved this milestone in 32 balls. And followed it up with 40 runs in his next 15 balls, hitting seven fours and six sixes.
Patidar, also benefiting from two dropped catches. And he provided early momentum by scoring 55 runs off 23 balls, including six sixes and three fours.
After Patidar’s dismissal, Kohli and Green continued to attack, taking RCB’s score past 200. Green contributed with five fours. And a six before getting caught on the final ball, as RCB scored 77 runs in the last five overs.
Debutant Pacer Vidhwath Kaverappa took two wickets in the powerplay. But his figures could have been better if fielders had not dropped three catches off his bowling.
Kohli, dropped early in his innings, capitalized on his luck and reached his fifty, hitting Livingstone for two fours.
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