Virat Kohli, on Saturday (April 6), became the first batsman to score a century in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024). He accomplished the incredible feat during the ongoing game between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur.
After RR captain Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first, Virat Kohli led RCB’s charge with the bat once again. He and captain Faf du Plessis shared a 125-run stand for the first wicket before the latter departed for 44. After du Plessis’ departure, players like Glenn Maxwell (1) and Saurav Chauhan (9) also left for little money.
However, Virat Kohli stayed on till the end to propel RCB to a competitive total of 183/3 in the allotted 20 overs. The former RCB captain reached fifty in 39 balls before completing his century in 67 balls. He ultimately remained unbeaten on 113 runs. His knock came off 72 balls and he was studded with 12 fours and four sixes.
During the hit, Virat Kohli was also involved in a hilarious incident. The star batsman never shies away from showing the lively character of him and he did it again when he took on his former RCB teammate Yuzvendra Chahal. The incident took place in the 18th over when Virat Kohli bowled Chahal for six. As soon as Kohli fired, he hilariously pretended to slap Chahal.
Watch the funny incident involving Virat Kohli and Chahal:
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Talking about the game, RR were at 42 for 1 in the sixth over at the time of writing this report. The home team is looking for its fourth consecutive victory in IPL 2024. RR are yet to lose a game in the tournament and will look to reach the total to extend their unbeaten start.
On the other hand, RCB have lost three of their first four games and will be desperate to win the ongoing game to get back to winning ways.