Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers achieved a unique milestone during their 100-run stand in the IPL 2020 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. The defeat was also their 5th on the trot as RCB's form tapered off after a strong start during which they had won 7 out of their 1st 10 matches. RCB captain Virat Kohli was named Man of the Match for his unbeaten 90 that was so crucial to giving their bowlers a total to defend. IPL 2020 is a good tournament so far for the RCB. Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to bat first, and barring the first half of their innings, RCB were on top for most of the rest of the game. Sanjay Manjrekar picks his IPL 2020 … IPL 2020 in UAE: Skipper Virat Kohli moves into Team India bubble He is likely to take a day or two off and start preparing for the series in Australia Published: November 07, 2020 11:20 ANI The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered their biggest-ever win over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 25 of IPL 2020. Kohli's inability to get going in the middle-overs didn't help RCB's cause as they were among the teams with the lowest run rates in the middle-overs. Before the start of IPL 2020 in the UAE, here's a look at unbelievable batting records created by the likes of Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, etc Virat Kohli's unbeaten 90 earned him the Man of the Match award. Take a look at some of the best tweets right here -. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma did not feature in the eleven as former England captain Nasser Hussian named his IPL 2020 Team of the Season. Kohli has managed only 18 runs off 19 deliveries against Khan in the IPL, with one dismissal. Virat Kohli with AB de Villiers. Most notably, he dispatched 22-year-old Sam Curran for 3 sixes in a 24-run 18th over en route to helping his team post a competitive 169-4 in their 20 overs. Who is leading the IPL 2020 orange cap race? The buzz surrounding IPL 2020 has reached the ultimate level after BCCI confirmed the commencement dates. The Sunrisers Hyderabad captain also broke Virat Kohli's record when he got to the milestone on Sunday. Sunil Gavaskar pointed out that with Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers not consistently getting big scores that they are used to, RCB weren't getting the big totals to put pressure on opposition teams at IPL 2020. 5 who can add firepower at the end. IPL 2020, SRH vs KKR: David Warner became the first overseas batsman to reach the 5000-run mark in the Indian Premier League. Because when he scores those big runs along with AB de Villiers, they invariably have big scores," Sunil Gavaskar told Star Sports on Friday. His unbeaten 90 off 52 included four fours and four sixes, and some impressive running between the wickets. South Africa vs England Live Streaming, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch SA vs ENG live online? RCB skipper Virat Kohli has already started gearing up for IPL 2020 in the UAE and recently gave a glimpse of his preparation. CSK giving vibes like Deccan Chargers from 2008. The RCB captain crossed 6000 runs for the franchise, becoming the first batsman to score as many runs for one T20 team. Despite a slow start, Virat Kohli managed 466 runs in 15 matches but he got them at a strike rate of 121.35. The strategy of trying to take the chase deep before going after the bowling would lead to their downfall yet again. IPL 2020: RCB skipper Virat Kohli promises 'more fun' in playoffs ... India captain Virat Kohli has never won an IPL title and it hurts. The 2020 season was a mirror image of his effort four years ago. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) registered their biggest-ever win over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 25 of IPL 2020. I'm all for it ❤️, Kohli is just a different type of breed #IPL2020. IPL 2020: Rahul Tewatia's fanboy moment - receives autographed jersey from Virat Kohli TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Oct 4, 2020, 13:59 IST Facebook Twitter Linkedin EMail 5, then it will ease the pressure of de Villiers and Virat.". Sunil Gavaskar believes that RCB skipper Virat Kohli has just not been at his absolute best in IPL 2020. Even now, in this particular team, they have got an Aaron Finch, who is a fine T20 player, young Devdutt Padikkal, who began well and then Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers, then you have really got it made. RCB just killed it in every department - just dominated CSK with well lead by Kohli with bat and field - 4th win from 6 matches - they are getting in the right combination and looking a certainty into playoffs. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said Virat Kohli would be disappointed that he was not able to match the high standards he had set for himself with the bat at IPL 2020 and it was one of the reasons why the Royal Challengers Bangalore were not able to progress beyond the Eliminator. Although a 64-run partnership between Ambati Rayudu and N Jagadeesan brought some hope to the CSK camp. Cricketnext Staff; Updated: October 13, 2020, 12:17 PM IST The Kohli of 2016 showed his hunger in … Virat Kohli’s IPL career better be remembered for the 2016 season. 5 to ease pressure off Virat and ABD'. First time in #IPL2020 a team hasn’t hit a six in the first 14 overs.... #CSK, Those were the days... pic.twitter.com/wFXF7VrJzU, King Kohli is back.Nothing better than seeing Kohli in full control and in form, unleashing those strokes ❤️A cheeky scoop also in that collection, what a knock #IPL2020 #CSKvRCB, Kohli finding gaps behind the wicket. IPL 2020: Virat Kohli smashed 90 off 52 deliveries to help Royal Challengers Bangalore post 169, which Chennai Super Kings never got close to chasing. I'm betting the most googled name in the last one hour in India would be Jagadeesan, right after Dhoni announced he was playing today! He also ignored Kagiso Rabada, who has 25 scalps in the ongoing season. All in all, it was an all-round performance that got them a well-deserved win to take them to fourth on the table. Dube has gone down and Sundar has gone up and down. @chetan_bhagat. It was a disappointing campaign for RCB as they showed a lot of promise in the early stages of the campaign only to go down without a fight. The pressure would show as both Faf du Plessis and Shane Watson fell while trying to hoick Washington Sundar out of the ground. IPL 2020: Kane Williamson outplays Virat Kohli in a knockout game, yet again Only one of these players was smiling after yesterday's IPL 2020 encounter Sai Krishna FOLLOW "Looking at the high standards that he sets for himself, maybe he would say he didn't quite match that and that's one of the reasons why RCB weren't able to go through. IPL 2020: Ashish Nehra Picks Suryakumar Yadav Over Virat Kohli in His Best IPL Playing XI 19 Nov, 2020 Following the conclusion of the 13th edition of the IPL , several experts have shared their views on the players’ performances and picked their favourites to put together the best team possible. RCB were knocked out of the competition on Friday after they suffered a 6-wicket defeat to former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi. The Bangalore franchise didn’t get off to the best of starts after Deepak Chahar cleaned up Aaron Finch as early as the third over. Kohli has often been a suspect against the googly in the IPL, which is one of Khan's stealth weapons. Twitter India in 2020: Tamil Actor Vijay’s Selfie Most Retweeted, Virat Kohli’s Tweet Most Liked IPL 2020 was the most-tweeted-about sports event and Mirzapur 2 the most popular web series. Virat Kohli batting record at IPL 2020 IPL Salary: Rs 17 cr IPL Team: Royal Challengers Bangalore Role: Top-order batsman Kohli is the only cricketer to have represented only one franchise in the Indian Premier League. Gavaskar pointed out that RCB need to back all-rounder Shivam Dube more for the finisher's role or find someone at No. Virat Kohli achieved a special milestone in Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2020 match against Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on Saturday. ", 'RCB need a solid player at No. IPL 2020 full coverage. IPL 2020: Also not making it to the list were Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who missed a few games due to injury and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli… Virat Kohli became the first Indian to reach 9,000 Twenty20 (T20) runs during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and … The pressure they put on the Chennai batsmen paid off, with a fit-again Chris Morris being the pick of the bowlers, with figures of 3/19 in his four overs. IPL 2020 in UAE : Virat Kohli turns 32, Happy Birthday wishes pour in #HappyBirthdayVirat trends on Twitter as fans celebrate Kohli’s birthday Published: November 05, 2020 … Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes that although Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has scored more than 450 runs this IPL, he has been far from his best.This season, Kohli mostly batted at No.3 but was not fluent enough in his stroke-making. Jaggu showing more intent than all CSK players in all matches played till now. The story of the innings, and the match, would be Kohli’s return to his very best, however. Kohli has already scored more than 5000 runs in the IPL history so far. If he can be given a role, and told to go out there and thrash the ball, it might help him. For reprint rights: Syndications Today, IPL 2020 Eliminator: Fans question Virat Kohli’s captaincy as listless RCB get knocked out once again, IPL 2020: Privileged to be part of most competitive IPL, says Virat Kohli after SRH eliminate RCB, Virat Kohli scored 466 runs in 15 matches but his scoring rate was a cause of concern for RCB, Sunil Gavaskar pointed fingers at lack of consistent big scores from Kohli and de Villiers, RCB were knocked out after they were beaten by 6 wickets by SRH in Eliminator 1 on Friday. As always, the cricket world on Twitter had it all to say about the game. 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RCB reached the IPL playoffs under Virat Kohli's captaincy for the first time since 2016 [P/C: iplt20.com] Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra has hit out at critics asking for Virat Kohli to be removed as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), observing that a captain is as good as his team.. (Source: IPL) Back to form with an unbeaten fifty, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli on Saturday said his teammates’ good show gave him enough time to come out of a short lean patch in the ongoing IPL.. Kohli struck 72 not out off 53 balls to lead RCB to an easy eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals for their third win from four matches. Despite a slow start, Virat Kohli managed 466 runs in 15 matches but he got them at a strike rate of 121.35. Shubman Gill entered the contest against Chennai with 378 runs to his name in the Dream11 IPL 2020 and went past the 400-run mark on Thursday. There was plenty to troll CSK about as RCB beat the Chennai franchise by 37 runs. Skipper Kohli joined young Devdutt Padikkal out in the middle, and the two would share a laborious 53-run before Shardul Thakur put an end to Padikkal’s misery in the middle for a 34-ball 33. He is confused now. IPL 2020: After scores of 14, 1 and 3 in the first three games, Virat Kohli struck a fifty against RR, followed by 43 against Delhi Capitals. Virat Kohli is the captain of Royal Challengers Banglore. The RCB bowlers would start off on a positive note, tightening the screws on the CSK batsmen right from the word go. Dream11 IPL 2020: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers take big strides in top run-getters list The Dream11 IPL highest run getters list after Matchday 28 is topped by Punjab skipper KL Rahul who has scored 387 runs across 7 matches at a stunning average of 64.50. Having reached the play-offs for the first time since 2016, RCB were knocked out as early as the Eliminator. Click here to see. Credit to the RCB bowlers where it is due, though. #CSKvRCB, Both of Chetan Bhagat's 2 states losing in IPL. Noted commentator Sanjay Manjrekar did not include Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in his XI from IPL 2020. Kohli's inability to get going in the middle-overs didn't help RCB's cause as they were among the teams with the lowest run rates in the middle-overs. Shubman Gill Dream11 IPL stats: Kolkata star 20 runs shy of Virat Kohli in top run-getters list. ", "If they can get a solid player at No. During the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on October 28, Virat Kohli’s ultra-competitive gesture came out yet again.Keen to get the important wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, he fielded the ball at cover and walked up to the batsman.This time, Kohli tried to shake Surya’s composure by attempting to sledge him. Here are the batting stats of Virat Kohli in IPL 2020. "If anything, their bowling has always been their weak point. 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