Long-time former India batsman Mohammad Kaif converted into a heated debate with critics who raised a question about the strike rate of Virat Kohli based on his brilliant innings of 92 runs out of 47 balls against the team Punjab Kings on Thursday. Kohli, with his dash of brilliance, was instrumental in taking the Royal Challengers Bangalore to an authoritative total of 241 runs. Although PBKS suffered through their sues, they managed to reach only 181 runs, securing RCB’s fourth consecutive win.
RCB has staged a comeback, and with the league entering a critical phase in which a few things need to go in the right way, they could still make it to the playoff stages. Despite the fact that this club’s performance was random this season, Kohli has still been outstanding. With a series of the run charts under his name, scoring 634 runs from 12 matches, five half-centuries, and a century, he stands on top. In spite of all the flak in the past over his strike rate, what he has achieved in the recent past has shut the detractors in their mouths.
Kaif, in particular, hailed Kohli’s innings against Punjab as a game-changer, urging an end to the debate over his strike rate. Emphasizing Kohli’s commitment to the team, Kaif tweeted, “Virat Kohli’s 92 off 47 balls, attempting a six in the 18th over, should put an end to the debate on his strike rate and intent.”
Although Kohli’s innings was breathtaking, it almost ended prematurely when Ashutosh Sharma dropped him at point off Kaverappa in the first over. Shortly after, Rilee Rossouw missed a chance to dismiss Kohli at extra cover. Despite these reprieves, Kohli capitalized on his opportunities, ensuring that PBKS did not get another chance to dismiss him.
Sharing the partnership with Rajat Patidar (55 off 23), Kohli blasted RCB over the fence, passing the two-century mark and defying the off-spinners in their attack. Cameron Green played a lead role in scoring 46 off 27, which led to an increase in RCB’s total to 241, which is now a challenging total for another team to stop.
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