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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli looks primed and ready for their upcoming high-pressure match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday. In a video posted by RCB’s official social media channel, Kohli was seen showcasing his trademark drives and powerful lofted shots in the nets. This intense net session could be a glimpse of the batting masterclass he’s aiming to unleash at the Wankhede Stadium in a winning effort for RCB.
Both RCB and MI are desperate for victories. While MI finally secured their first win after three losses against the Delhi Capitals (DC), RCB is looking to break a three-match losing streak, most recently falling to the Rajasthan Royals (RR).
Leading run scorer of IPL 2024:
Kohli, currently the IPL 2024’s leading run scorer, enters the match in impressive form. He has amassed 316 runs in just five matches at an exceptional average of 105.33 and a blistering strike rate exceeding 146. This tally includes a century and two well-converted fifties, with his highest score standing at an unbeaten 113*.
In fact, it was this very knock of 113* off 72 balls, laced with 12 boundaries and 4 sixes, that Kohli played against RR in their previous match, despite RCB ultimately falling short by six wickets. During that innings, Kohli etched his name in history by becoming the first batsman to achieve the dual feat of surpassing 7,500 IPL runs and 8,000 T20 runs for RCB.
With a staggering 7,579 runs in 242 IPL matches at an average of 38.27 and a strike rate over 130, Kohli is a force to be reckoned with. His tally includes eight centuries and 52 fifties, with a top score of 113. Even more remarkably, his exploits for RCB specifically reach a staggering 8,003 runs across 257 matches, maintaining a similar average of 38.29 and a strike rate of 131.54. Here too, he boasts eight centuries and a career-best of 113, alongside 54 fifties.
This upcoming clash promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams and their star batsmen desperate to bounce back. Kohli’s red-hot form and intense preparation in the nets suggest he’s ready to lead RCB to victory.
