Virat Kohli, the former captain of the Indian cricket team, achieved a significant milestone in his T20 cricket career by scoring his 100th fifty-plus score in the format during Royal Challengers Bangalore‘s (RCB) IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings. This milestone reflects Kohli’s consistency and excellence in the shortest format of the game.
Kohli’s 100th fifty-plus score came in the IPL match against Punjab Kings, where he played a crucial role in RCB’s chase of 177 runs. Despite being given a reprieve on zero after edging to first slip off Sam Curran and being dropped by Jonny Bairstow, Kohli capitalized on the opportunity and scored a half-century in 31 balls. This fifty was Kohli’s 51st in the IPL, showcasing his dominance in the tournament over the years.
Virat Kohli scripts a new record
With this half century, Virat Kohli now has the highest average as an opener in the IPL. He has surpassed the openers like KL Rahul, Chris Gayle and Virender Sehwag. This is another feather in the cap for the consistent batter.
In T20 cricket, Kohli has amassed eight centuries and 92 fifties. While one century and 37 fifties have come in international T20 matches, the rest have been scored in various T20 leagues around the world.
With this milestone, Kohli joins an elite group of players with 100 fifty-plus scores in T20 cricket. Chris Gayle leads the list with 110 such scores, followed closely by David Warner with 109. Kohli’s achievement solidifies his reputation as one of the greatest batsmen in the T20 format.
Despite Kohli’s valiant effort of 77 runs off 58 balls, RCB faced a tense chase against Punjab Kings. Kohli’s dismissal while trying to take on Harshal Patel did not deter RCB’s pursuit, as Dinesh Karthik’s late cameo ensured RCB chased down the total with four deliveries to spare, securing their first win of the season.
Kohli’s milestone and his impactful innings in the IPL 2024 match highlight his ability to perform consistently at the highest level of T20 cricket. His contribution to RCB’s victory underscores his value as a key player for the team, and his achievement will be remembered as a significant moment in his illustrious T20 career.
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