Virat Kohli pulled off a string of information en-route his second successive century of the IPL 2023 in opposition to Gujarat Titans on the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday night time, however Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) did not make it to the play-offs of the match as Titans opener Shubman Gill helped his facet pull off a superb six-wicket win with 5 balls to spare, leaving the house supporters surprised. Gill not solely matched Kohli shot for shot, he ended up with a greater strike fee that was essential to his staff’s near-perfect chase. He was ably supported by Vijay Shankar, who got here in as an influence participant and hammered 53 off 35 balls. His innings was laced with seven boundaries and a few sixes.

RCB’s loss meant that Mumbai Indians (MI), who had earlier within the day overwhelmed Sunrisers Hyderabad on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, moved into the plays-offs by advantage of ending fourth on the desk with 16 factors. RCB, then again, ended up ending sixth within the match on 14 factors behind Rajasthan Royals.

The Titans, who topped the desk with 20 factors will now play Chennai Super Kings in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday whereas MI will lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants within the Eliminator a day later.

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee was all reward for Gill, saying on JioCinema: “He hit eight sixes. I love how he goes on the leg side. He finds power. That he can do and access because he’s got strong wrists and he’s got beautiful timing.”

Gill and Shankar placed on a century stand and Lee mentioned: “123 off 71 balls, that was the partnership that broke the back of the RCB bowlers. Yes, it was a wet ball, conditions didn’t really favour the bowlers but you got to give credit where credit is due. They both batted beautifully.”

Speaking about Kohli’s ton, former India Test captain Anil Kumble mentioned on JioCinema: “You could see that passion and hunger. Today was an important innings for RCB, no other batsman was going well today. Faf du Plessis is a very good player but after he got out quick the pressure was on Virat Kohli. But with that pressure and responsibility he scored a great century.”