Virat Kohli shocked everybody with a superb knock to take Royal Challengers Bangalore nearer to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoff qualification on Thursday. The star India batter slammed his sixth IPL century as RCB went on to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad comprehensively by eight wickets. It was a particular knock from Kohli who lorded over all of the SRH bowlers and stitched collectively one other 100-run partnership with skipper Faf du Plessis. Bollywood actress and Kohli’s spouse Anushka Sharma was not current on the venue however she had a particular message for him on social media.

He posted pictures from Kohli’s innings on Instagram with a brief however candy caption.

Heinrich Klaasen displayed his big-hitting prowess, slamming six sixes and eight fours throughout his scintillating 51-ball 104-run knock to carry SRH to 186 for 5 from 28 for two within the fifth over.
But Kohli (100) had different plans as he and du Plessis (71) helped RCB chase down the goal with their magnificent ball-striking on approach to a 172-run opening stand, the very best partnership of the season, as they romped dwelling with 4 balls to spare.

Following the victory, RCB climbed to the fourth spot on account of their higher internet run fee though they’re tied with Mumbai Indians on 14 factors. They will, nevertheless, must win their subsequent match to remain within the combine as Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants are at 15 factors with one match to go.

Kohli was all class as he hit 4 maximums and 12 fours in his 63-ball knock, whereas du Plessis cracked seven fours and two sixes in his 47-ball knock as the 2 dished out a chasing masterclass.

(With PTI inputs)