Virat Kohli’s knock against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024 has created a debate. While Kohli scored a well-made 113, the slowest century in IPL history on Indian soil, fans are in two minds about its impact. Critics point to his strike rate, innings as “slow” and the reason for RCB’s potential defeat.
Let’s look at the situation. Kohli undoubtedly played a cautious innings, but was it the only factor in RCB’s downfall? Here’s more:
Slow batting: Apart from Faf du Plessis, the rest of the RCB batsmen struggled. Known for their explosive shots, Maxwell and Green didn’t connect consistently. The lack of support put a heavy scoring burden on Kohli’s shoulders.
Building the foundation: Based on past results and Rajasthan’s bowling attack, Kohli probably prioritized laying a strong foundation. This cautious approach ensured a decent result on the board which his teammates failed to manage.
Bowling problems: Let’s not forget RCB’s bowling problems. Apart from Harshal Patel and Reece Topley, the attack lacked bite. The bowlers did not contain the boundaries, allowing Rajasthan batsmen like Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson to take advantage of the strike-friendly pitch.
Verdict: Kohli’s innings was unusual but perhaps the best way to go in the circumstances. . activities Without a strong strike partner, the rapid scoring would have led to another early collapse. Although a slightly higher strike rate would have been ideal, given the overall performance of the team, it would not have ensured victory.
RCB’s biggest concern is inconsistent batting and leaky bowling. Addressing these issues is crucial if they want to turn things around in IPL 2024.