King Kohli's One More Century

Virat Kohli, the prominent batsman for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), achieved a significant milestone in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by surpassing the remarkable record set by his former teammate, Chris Gayle. Kohli's exceptional performance led him to score his seventh century in the league during an intense match against the Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru on Sunday evening. Impressively, Kohli managed to reach the coveted three-figure mark in just 60 deliveries, highlighting his exceptional batting prowess. This remarkable feat also marked Kohli's second consecutive century in the ongoing season, further solidifying his status as a top-tier performer. Notably, the 34-year-old batsman had previously delivered a remarkable century in the team's recent encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

In the 2018 edition of the tournament, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chris Gayle achieved a remarkable feat by smashing his sixth and final century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is worth noting that Gayle's last century in the league occurred during that specific season. On the other hand, Virat Kohli, who was also part of the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the time, had previously registered his last century in the IPL during a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2019. After a considerable wait, Kohli finally broke the drought of reaching a three-figure score earlier this week, showcasing his exceptional batting skills in a successful run-chase against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Despite facing challenging conditions caused by rain in Bengaluru, Virat Kohli displayed exceptional resilience and determination during the match against the Gujarat Titans. The delayed start and frequent loss of wickets in the middle overs posed additional hurdles for Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Nevertheless, Kohli showcased his exceptional batting skills and guided his team to a formidable total of 197/5 in the allotted 20 overs. This impressive performance demonstrated Kohli's ability to thrive under adverse circumstances and contribute significantly to his team's success

In the face of the persisting rain, Virat Kohli, the right-handed batsman, adopted a cautious approach at the start of his innings when the players took the field. Given the challenging conditions, both Kohli and RCB captain Faf du Plessis carefully assessed the situation and gradually increased their scoring rate. Kohli took on Yash Dayal, the pacer from the Gujarat Titans, in the fourth over of the game, unleashing a flurry of three consecutive boundaries. This aggressive display of batting allowed Kohli and du Plessis to establish a solid partnership, amassing a commendable 62 runs during the Powerplay phase of the match.

Furthermore, Kohli's century against the Gujarat Titans marked his eighth century in T20 cricket, placing him on par with notable Australian cricketers such as David Warner, Aaron Finch, and Michael Klinger. This significant achievement showcases Kohli's exceptional consistency and skill in the shortest format of the game. Joining the esteemed company of these accomplished players highlights Kohli's stature as one of the premier batsmen in T20 cricket on a global scale.