Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)‘s Virat Kohli stole the show with an outstanding century against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 19th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, setting Twitter ablaze with excitement.
Virat Kohli’s record-breaking century
Kohli’s scintillating knock illuminated the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur as he became the first player to notch up a century in the IPL 2024 season. His innings took RCB to a formidable total, marking his eighth century in IPL history, setting a new benchmark for the tournament.
A historic feat amid a competitive season
The IPL 2024 season had seen fierce competition, with Shubman Gill‘s 89 being the highest individual score until Kohli’s monumental innings. Kohli’s century came off just 67 balls, showcasing his prowess and dominance in the tournament. With this achievement, Kohli extends his lead as the player with the most IPL centuries.
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Currently leading the orange cap standings, Kohli has amassed 316 runs in five innings with a remarkable strike rate of over 146 and an average of 105.33. His consistency and leadership on the field have been instrumental in RCB’s success this season.
Most hundreds in the IPL:
8 – Virat Kohli
6 – Chris Gayle
5 – Jos Buttler
4 – KL Rahul
4 – David Warner
4 – Shane Watson
“The wicket looks quite different from when you are in the middle. It looks flat but as soon as you are there, the pace changes quite quickly. Assessing the pitch, we needed someone to bat through and get to 180-185. I knew that I couldn’t be over-aggressive today,” said Kohli in the mid-innings chat.
RCB posts a competitive total
Benefitting from Kohli’s remarkable century, during which he crafted an undefeated innings of 113 runs from 72 deliveries, comprising 12 boundaries and 4 maximums, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) posted a formidable total of 183/3 in their allotted 20 overs. Additionally, skipper Faf du Plessis contributed a brisk 44 off 33 balls, supported by 2 fours and an equal number of sixes.
Fans react to Kohli’s brilliance
Social media platforms erupted with praise and admiration for Kohli’s historic century. Fans, cricket pundits, and fellow players took to Twitter to celebrate Kohli’s remarkable feat and express their awe at his batting prowess.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐘 👑@imVkohli brings up his 8th #TATAIPL 💯
He becomes the first centurion of IPL 2024 season.
Live – https://t.co/lAXHxeYCjV #TATAIPL #IPL2024 #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/O01pgQVfK6
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 6, 2024
IPL ke aasman ke sabse Chamkate hue sitare ka ek or Shatak 👏 #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/6Zgfh2TWWH
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 6, 2024
And you are thinking Virat Kohli is
Done 🙏🏿🤦
Think wisely @BCCI 🥱
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) April 6, 2024
8TH IPL HUNDRED FOR KING KOHLI…!!!! 🐐
– The run machine of RCB & IPL, he has been unstoppable with bat this year, no one in the history of IPL has scored 8 hundreds in the league history other than Kohli. pic.twitter.com/xZTDzNg0uP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 6, 2024
8th IPL century for Virat Kohli #cricket #RRvRCB #IPL2024 #ViratKohli #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/7W2WnKN0E8
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 6, 2024
Kohlity Blockbuster! 🥳🙌💯#WhistlePodu #RRvRCB
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 6, 2024
Most Centuries in IPL
8 – Virat Kohli*
6 – Chris Gayle
5 – Jos Buttler
4 – David Warner
4 – Shane Watson
4 – KL Rahul #RRvsRCB
— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket) April 6, 2024
EIGHTH hundred for Virat Kohli in the IPL 👑
T20 Cricket or Test or ODI: 1️⃣ G.O.A.T 🐐#PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2024 #RRvRCB @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/hc5sHqBatO
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 6, 2024
Well played, Virat Kohli
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 6, 2024
Virat Kohli be like#ViratKohli #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/P054aWNIu4
— IPL (@WatchIPLvideos) April 6, 2024
VIRAT KOHLI HAS 3 CENTURIES FROM THE LAST 7 IPL INNINGS…!!! 🤯💥 pic.twitter.com/ZeKmmGLoFV
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 6, 2024
Many of his peers have the same desire and hunger, some are even more talented, but no one can ever match his consistency, and that is what sets him apart.
Dominating All formats and IPL is just inhumane stuff @imVkohli 🙏 pic.twitter.com/FVy7R3DRls
— VAMSHI (@Vamshi18_) April 6, 2024
8TH IPL CENTURY BY KOHLI.
A fine knock by the King – he has started IPL 2024 in grand fashion. 2 fifties previously and now a 67 ball hundred.
he can play remaining 40 balls to score 20 runs for personal milestone @imVkohli because personal milestone is important here. pic.twitter.com/2Ied4vfQ6x
— Prabhas Trends™© (@Manu41153488) April 6, 2024
8th IPL century for King 😍🥹🥳@imVkohli 🐐 pic.twitter.com/MacfoWs92U
— Sahithi 💫 (@sahithi_18) April 6, 2024
8th IPL century for King 🥹🥵♥️@imVkohli 🐐 pic.twitter.com/C7qOTCZh8o
— 😴 (@LaluDhfm_4005) April 6, 2024
Record-extending 8️⃣th #TATAIPL century for @imVkohli! 🙌#RRvRCB
— Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 6, 2024
Last match odipoyaka nee mood chusi I thought you can’t handle it anymore @imVkohli
Within a week you reminded me that I’m fan of a guy who never gives up 🖤🫡 pic.twitter.com/PWpJf2fN0i
— Zoro (@KuthaRamp) April 6, 2024
A king size innings
Carrying the team in his own hands @imVkohli ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dYyBVGPr0r
— Prashanth.. (@its_King18) April 6, 2024
The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be 🐐#KingKohli pic.twitter.com/19EErYruq2
— The Cinéprism (@TheCineprism) April 6, 2024
The Man. The Myth. The legend.#RRvsRCB #KingKohli
pic.twitter.com/3aKTt4K4E4
— Satan (@Scentofawoman10) April 6, 2024
3rd Century For Virat Kohli In Last 7 IPL Innings.
The Run Machine 🐐 #RRvsRCB || #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/9gmWyrEVVi
— Sir BoiesX (@BoiesX45) April 6, 2024
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