File – Virat Kohli and Ab De Villiers formed One of IPL’s Most ICONIC PARTNERSHIPS during their time at Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Photo: IANS
Kohli, who open the innings with jacob bethell, batted at a strike rate of 187.88 to provide rcb with a quickfire start. He and Beethell (55 off 33 balls) Shared a 97-Run Partnership. Kohli was aggressive in his approach and smacked the csk bowlers Around the park for five sixes and as many fours to decorate his innings.
Legendary de Villiers, Known for His 360-Degree Batting, Shared a Video on Instagram that showed Criticism from Gavaskar and Sehwag. They had questioned kohli’s strike rate. Sehwag even slammed kohli for scoring the joint-road Hindred in IPL History. Gavaskar, Too, Resorted to Sharp Criticism of Kohli Over His Scoring Pace.
“Virat is always there. He is Mr. Safety for RCB,” de Villiers Said.
“When he is there, you do not have to be. Elephant. Former south Africa captain.
Kohli is currently holding the orange cap for scoring 505 runs from 11 matches at an average of 63.13 and a strike rate of 143.47. His Tally of Seven Fify-Plus Scores is his third-best in an ipl season, following 11 such scores in 2016 and egght in 2023.
