SRH vs RCB in Pictures, IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Century Keeps Royal Challengers Bangalore Alive
Virat Kohli's first IPL century since 2019 helped RCB chase down 187 in 19.2 overs against SRH in an IPL 2023 match on Thursday
Heinrich Klaasen and Virat Kohli scored centuries in an IPL 2023 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. While it was a maiden such score for SRH’s Klaasen, Kohli of RCB drew level with Chris Gayle for most centuries in IPL history.
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis called it correctly at the coin toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi opened the innings for Sunrisers Hyderabad and after three quiet overs, collected 16 runs off the third to get going. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
However, left-arm spinner Michael Bracewell landed two quick blows in the space of three deliveries to get rid of both Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi in the same over. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
In walked Heinrich Klaasen who began his innings with an ominous warning, clattering the very first delivery he faced for a four to get off the mark. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
Heinrich Klaasen was hitting boundaries regularly and soon brought up his half-century in just 24 deliveries. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram added 76 runs for the third wicket - a partnership dominated by Klaasen. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
Aiden Markram wasn't able to accelerate and went for a reverse sweep to break the shackles but was bowled as Shahbaz Ahmed broke the partnership. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
Heinrich Klaasen continued to bat magnificently and brought up his maiden IPL century in style - with a straight six. He was dismissed on 104 before Sunrisers Hyderabad finished their innings on 186/5. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis led a blistering start to the chase with the pair adding 64 runs in the Powerplay overs. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
Faf du Plessis was the first to get to a half-century and eventually made a superb 71 off 47 with the help of seven fours and two sixes. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
Virat Kohli soon completed half-century of his own, getting to the milestone with a four. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
However, Virat had his eyes set on a century. And he achieved it in style with a six, getting to his first IPL hundred since 2019. (Pic Credit: Sportzpics)
