Royal Challengers Bengaluru delighted their fans on Sunday afternoon, taking on Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Choosing to bowl first, they restricted GT to 200 runs. Despite losing skipper Faf du Plessis early, the partnership between Virat Kohli and Will Jacks made the chase appear effortless for RCB. Jacks’s explosive innings, in particular, made the challenging target seem straightforward, demonstrating his exceptional batting prowess. The solid performance by Kohli and Jacks propelled RCB to a convincing victory, making it a memorable day for their supporters.
Will Jacks’s Stunning Inning:
Will Jacks displayed an outstanding performance, remaining unbeaten with a remarkable score of 100 runs off just 41 deliveries in the match. His innings included 5 fours and an impressive 10 sixes, resulting in a phenomenal strike rate of 243.9. Jacks’s explosive batting showcased his skill and ability to dominate the game.
Throughout his innings, Jacks demonstrated exceptional shot selection and timing, capitalizing on scoring opportunities with aggressive yet controlled strokes. His ability to clear the boundaries consistently with powerful hitting contributed significantly to his team’s success in the match.
Jacks’s century not only boosted his personal statistics but also provided a major advantage to his team, setting a high standard for performance in the tournament. His remarkable innings will be remembered as a standout moment in the competition, highlighting his prowess as a dynamic and impactful batter.
Will Jacks After Getting the POTM:
Jacks achieves the fastest fifty-to-hundred transition in IPL history, taking just 10 balls. This record surpasses Chris Gayle’s previous mark of 13 balls against PWI in Bengaluru back in 2013. Jacks’ rapid acceleration during this phase of his innings highlights his exceptional batting prowess and ability to dominate the game.
Following his exceptional innings against GT, Will Jacks was the sole recipient of the Player of the Match award. Expressing his joy, Jacks shared insights into his batting performance and the team’s strategy before taking the field. His contributions were pivotal in securing victory for RCB, highlighting his impact and significance in the match.
Will Jacks said, “ Amazing feeling right now. Faf and Virat got us off to a very good start. I struggled early on, Virat kept his intensity up and I had the chance to get my rhythm. Once we had the time-out, we said let’s get two really good overs and win the game. I just kept going and amazing feeling right now. I was trying to be positive (against spin early on), just struggling. I was trying to overhit the ball, probably little bit tensed.”
He further said, “ Once I got one away off Mohit, I relaxed and trusted myself. Next game, hopefully I do that earlier. (Batting with Kohli) It’s amazing, he’s a legend of the game and is someone everyone looks up to. To spend some time in the middle is a great feeling a huge learning curve. When I go way from the IPL, I’ll try to take all on board. I need to be adaptable at the beginning of the innings and start off quicker. I was a bit lucky today.”
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