Virat Kohli, the prominent batsman of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), achieved a significant milestone by notching his 100th fifty-plus score in T20 cricket, becoming the first Indian and only the third player globally to accomplish this feat.
Kohli reached this milestone during RCB’s Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Despite a previous disappointing performance against Chennai Super Kings, the 35-year-old showcased his vintage form by crafting a splendid innings, amassing 77 runs from 49 deliveries, featuring 11 boundaries and two sixes, at a striking rate exceeding 157.
This remarkable achievement adds another accolade to Kohli’s illustrious career, positioning him as India’s leading T20 run-scorer and the sixth overall, with 12,092 runs in 378 appearances at an average of 41.26. Notably, Kohli boasts eight centuries and 92 fifties in T20 cricket, with his highest score being 122*.
In pursuit of a target of 177 runs, RCB faced intermittent setbacks, but Kohli’s pivotal knock anchored their innings. Although his dismissal added tension to the chase, late contributions from Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror ensured RCB’s triumph by four wickets.
Punjab Kings’ Harpreet Brar and Kagiso Rabada emerged as notable bowlers, clinching two wickets each.
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