Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli has once again showcased his exceptional batting prowess in the Indian Premier League, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan to become the second Indian player with the most half-centuries in run-chases.
During RCB’s recent match against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2024 season, Kohli played a superb unbeaten innings, scoring 70 runs off 44 balls at an impressive strike rate of 159.09. His innings included 6 fours and 3 sixes, highlighting his ability to excel under pressure in run-chases.
With this innings, Kohli now ranks second on the list of players with the most half-centuries while chasing targets in the IPL, achieving this feat 24 times. He closely follows David Warner, who leads with an impressive 35 half-centuries in run-chases.
In addition to this milestone, the fiery 133-run partnership between Kohli and Will Jacks also made history as the highest partnership scored against Gujarat Titans in the IPL. This partnership, along with Kohli’s record of most 500 plus runs in IPL seasons, solidifies his position as one of the top performers in the league.
Despite RCB’s victory over GT, the team still stands at the bottom of the IPL 2024 standings with six points. Meanwhile, GT holds the seventh place with 8 points after winning four out of 10 matches.
Virat Kohli’s consistent performance and record-breaking achievements continue to make headlines in the cricket world, solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest batsmen in the IPL.