Virat Kohli is a legendary figure in IPL history, having scored eight centuries, the most by any player in the league. This achievement cements Kohli's reputation as an IPL cricketing legend. In the fast-paced world of the Indian Premier League, Kohli's bat has broken multiple records, solidifying his place in cricket history. His hundreds demonstrate his persistent dedication to perfection, enthralling crowds and solidifying his status as a modern-day cricketing icon.
"A single gram does not break the bank." RCB is heavily reliant on Virat Kohli, which may not always yield results. The following are three instances in which RCB did not win the game despite Virat scoring a century.
IPL 2016: Kohli against Gujarat Lions
Virat Kohli got a century in a 2016 IPL match between the Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore. After winning the toss, Kohli chose to bat and anchored the batting following the early dismissals of Shane Watson and AB de Villiers. Teaming up with KL Rahul, Kohli's unbeaten 100 off 63 balls at a strike rate of over 158 helped RCB reach 180 after a poor start of 59-2 in eight overs. Despite KL Rahul's important 51 off 35 balls, the Gujarat Lions chased down the mark, with Brendon McCullum (42/24 balls) and Dinesh Karthik (50/39 balls) leading the way. Although Kohli's superb century was insufficient to secure the victory, he was well-deservedly named Player of the Match.
IPL 2023: Kohli against Gujarat Titans
Virat Kohli overtook Chris Gayle's record for the most IPL centuries by scoring his seventh century for Royal Challengers Bangalore against Gujarat Titans. Kohli reached the century mark in 60 balls, hitting 13 fours and one six. He also became the third player in IPL history to score hundreds in back-to-back games, after Jos Buttler and Shikhar Dhawan. Kohli's unbeaten 101 was critical in setting a target of 198 runs for GT in a must-win game in the playoffs. However, Shubman Gill, the GT opener, stole the show from Kohli as he too produced a century, guided his team to victory, and advanced GT to the IPL 2023 finals.
IPL 2024: Kohli against Rajasthan Royals
Virat Kohli scored the first century of the IPL 2024 season for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Saturday. As soon as RR put RCB into bat, Kohli reached his century off 67 balls. Before teeing off, he and Faf du Plessis built up a 125-run partnership for the first wicket. Kohli eventually recorded his joint-highest IPL score of 113 from 72 balls as RCB finished on 183 for three in 20 overs. Jos Buttler returned to form with a stunning century that overshadowed Virat Kohli's record-breaking 113, as Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in the IPL 2024.
The list of Kohli's total hundreds highlights his exceptional batting ability across all cricket formats. His ability to routinely score a century, particularly under the bright IPL limelight, demonstrates his mental fortitude and technical skill. The number of hundreds that Virat Kohli has hit in the Indian Premier League is a topic of constant curiosity for fans, who eagerly anticipate each season to witness his exceptional batting. Kohli's record for most hundreds in a single IPL season is an amazing feat that reflects a time in his career when he played with great form and skill.
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