The 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has seen Virat Kohli in scintillating form, amassing a staggering 361 runs in just seven innings for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise. With an exceptional strike rate of 147.34 and a highest score of 113 not out, Kohli has undoubtedly been the standout performer for his team. However, former Indian pacer Varun Aaron believes that RCB’s over-reliance on the talismanic batter needs to be addressed.
In a pulsating display of power-hitting, Heinrich Klaasen of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) unleashed a blistering knock that not only left the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) reeling but also visibly shook the ever-composed Virat Kohli. The South African’s explosive half-century off just 23 deliveries proved to be the defining moment of the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash, as Kohli’s stern demeanor momentarily cracked under the weight of Klaasen’s onslaught.
The drama unfolded during the 14th over of SRH’s innings when Klaasen, batting with unbridled aggression, launched a towering six off Vyshak Vijaykumar’s bowling to bring up his fifty.