Virat Kohli is once again in the spotlight, this time for his strike rate. He scored a whopping 92 runs off just 47 balls in a match for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Punjab Kings. With six sixes and seven fours, he ended with a strike rate of 195.74. While the strike rate has come under the scanner, this knock has answered his critics.
“Was important for me to keep up the strike rate right through (laughs). I was just focussed on taking the momentum forward. There was a tricky phase when Rajat got out, and there was a break for rain and hail. We had a bit of stop of momentum, Had to rebuild for 8-10 balls. Once the base was set and Cam got a few boundaries away, I thought I had to go again. Surface was pretty dry underneath, and there was some grass coverage as well,” Kohli said after the match.
“If you saw Faf and me got done by lack of pace off the pitch. There was a two-paced feel with the new ball, which I think is a great opportunity for our bowlers to make early inroads and exploit that swing out there. We thought anything over 230 would be a good total here. That was the only mindset,” he further added.
Virat Kohli recently remarked that those who critique his strike rates and spin-playing abilities are the ones discussing those aspects. He emphasized that his focus is on winning games for the team, something he has been doing consistently for 15 years. Kohli questioned the credibility of those who haven’t experienced such situations firsthand yet critique the game from the sidelines.
Virat Kohli Dominates IPL 2024 With Stellar Performances
In the latest update on the IPL 2024 Orange Cap standings, Virat Kohli further solidified his position as the tournament’s leading run-scorer. His impressive performance against Punjab Kings saw him amass 92 runs, bringing his total to 634 runs from 12 innings. With seven boundaries and six sixes in his 47-ball knock, the 35-year-old batsman showcased his dominance on the field.
Notably, this marks the fourth season in which Kohli has surpassed the 600-run milestone, highlighting his consistency and prowess in the IPL.
Yesterday’s IPL match between RCB and PBKS saw Virat Kohli being awarded the Ultimate Fantasy Player of the Match, accumulating 141 Fantasy Points. He also claimed the Electric Striker of the Match award for his impressive strike rate of 239.13 and secured the Most Sixes of the Match with 6 sixes.
Rilee Rossouw stood out for PBKS by hitting the most fours in the match with 9 boundaries. Harshal Patel from PBKS took the most wickets in the game, totalling 3 wickets for 48 runs in his 4 overs. As for the top scorers, Virat Kohli led the charge for RCB with 92 runs in the first innings, while Rilee Rossouw shone for PBKS in the second innings, scoring 61 runs.
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