Virat Kohli’s rollicking knock against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamsala on Thursday orchestrated Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s 5th win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The former captain smashed 92 off 47 deliveries with the help of 6 sixes and 7 boundaries. His crucial partnerships with Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green elevated RCB to 241/7 after batting first. In reply, Punjab were bundled out for 181 with 18 balls to spare.
With Kohli assaulting the PBKS bowlers in Dharamsala, his fans and followers targeted former India captain Sunil Gavaskar on social media over the strike rate debate. The ace batter was striking close to 200, promoting the netizens to take potshots at the batting great who called out Kohli for his jibe at the IPL commentators and cricket pundits on air.
Gavaskar strongly reacted to Kohli’s remark on getting affected by the ‘outside noise’ after his IPL strike rate became a major talking point, especially after India’s squad announcement for the T20 World Cup. But Kohli’s blazing knock against Punjab kept RCB valid in the playoffs race.
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Taking to the microblogging site X, the fans of RCB & Kohli mentioned Gavaskar in unending posts during the game. Here’s how they reacted.
It’s not just a shot it’s a slap on Harsha Bhogle, Sunil Gavaskar and other excel sheet merchantKing Kohli – The GOAT pic.twitter.com/6aIl1KQgeA
— Aarav (@sigma__male_) May 9, 2024
Intresting. This is the full clip of Sunil Gavaskar’s interview. He criticised Star sports more than Virat Kohli. It takes gut to criticize Star despite being in their commentry panel. But people made it Sunny Vs Virat. Watch this clip and decide.#ViratKohli #SunilGavaskar pic.twitter.com/jPr1F03h7e— Barkha Joshi (@bindasbarkha) May 5, 2024
Thank you Sunil Gavaskar #PBKSVRCB pic.twitter.com/qyR55pPNiR— Nibraz Ramzan (@nibraz88cricket) May 9, 2024
Sunil gavaskar’s dream to hit a six like this pic.twitter.com/doSU8zFjJp— Tanaya (@tanaya_0510) May 9, 2024
Is this six by Virat Kohli an answer to Sunil Gavaskar?#RCBvGT #GTvsRCB #SunilGavaskarpic.twitter.com/Y6AH72qwBI
— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariIND) May 5, 2024
Virat Kohli showing that Sunil Gavaskar and Harsha bhogle shouldn’t have provoked him with this mind-blowing shot #PBKSvRCB #PBKSvsRCB #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/yPe9Mi48vJ— Crazy Arpita (@ArpitaKiVines) May 9, 2024
Sunil Gavaskar-He can’t bat outside PPHe can’t accelerateHe can’t hit sixesHe have old approachHe can’t play T20
630+ runs till now155+ strike rate30+ sixes71 averageOrange cap holder
Hey TukTuk sunny,go watch his innings replay in loop #ViratKohli #PBKSvsRCB pic.twitter.com/Y6tgnI3FuE
— Avishek Goyal (@AG_knocks) May 9, 2024
Another sleepless night for the t-20 legend Sunil Gavaskar Sir and maths Olympiad winner Harsha Bhogle sirhttps://t.co/5cXsmQ2XRn— Harsh (@Harsh_hunt_) May 9, 2024
This shot of Virat Kohli >>>>> Sunil Gavaskar’s whole career.Star Sports | Parthiv Patel | Maxwell #RCBvsGT #GTvsRCB #ViratKohlipic.twitter.com/NmoARmz88h
— Introvert_ (@introvert_lub) May 4, 2024
Kohli became the first batter to complete 600 runs in IPL 2024. It’s now the fourth season in which the ace batter has breached the 600-run mark.
Speaking at the presentation, Kohli did mention that he’s trying to keep up his strike rate to benefit himself and the team.
“For me, it’s still quality over quantity. For me, it works really well. Also, the understanding of the game allows you to practice less, just try to replicate what I have done in the past. Still aiming to improve aspects of the game that you want to get better at. It’s an evolving process,” Kohli said.
“I know I need to take risks, it needs a bit of conviction. I have been managing to stay ahead of that thought. I am trying to keep up with the strike rate for me and the team,” he added.
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