Virat Kohli (Photo Credits: Twitter)
Virat Kohli seen questioning his strike rate by Simon Doull but Mithali Raj lauds Royal Challengers Bangalore icon’s strike rate
Former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull has seen Virat Kohli’s strike rate being questioned, however, the former Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman silenced his critics in style as he smashed a 33-ball half-century to become the player of the match. Won the award and beat RCB. Delhi Capitals won by 23 runs in Bengaluru.
Kohli had scored just two fifties in the entire IPL campaign last season, but he has already scored three fifties in five innings this season.
While the 34-year-old will look to continue his fine form against Chennai Super Kings on Monday as RCB host CSK at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Sunil Gavaskar and Mithali Raj have praised Virat’s performance in IPL 2023.
RCB vs CSK Live, IPL 2023: MS Dhoni’s Chennai look bounces back against confident Bangalore
While Gavaskar said Kohli deserved credit for getting RCB off to a great start, becoming the opener for his beloved franchise, Mithali Raj feels that even while taking on 150 kmph bowlers, the talisman The batsman is never ‘stuck’.
With RCB winning two out of four matches, credit goes to Gavaskar Virat Kohli To allow the franchise to post bigger totals on the board.
“Virat Kohli is giving RCB good starts at the start of the innings. He deserves a lot of credit for the starts that RCB are getting and the runs that the team is putting on the board because of his starts. These are good signs for RCB,” Gavaskar said while talking to Star Sports.
IPL 2023 Mark sheet: Check Team Standings, Team Points, Wins, Losses and orange cap, purple cap
Former Indian women’s captain Mithali also lauded the Delhi-born batsman for her incredible performances in IPL 2023 so far.
He said, ‘An opener setting momentum is important for the team in T20 and Virat did the same against Delhi Capitals. Virat blames those bowlers who are bowling at 140/150 kmph. Mithali said, he was never scared of the bowlers.
“The strike rate he is scoring in the middle order will give the other batsmen the confidence to perform well,” he added.
IPL 2023: orange cap Check out the full list of batsmen with the most runs here
Kohli is one of the frontrunners to win the IPL 2023 Orange Cap, and will look to add to his tally as RCB prepare to host Chennai Super Kings as both sides look for a win and finish in the top four of the IPL. I will go 2023 standings.
get the latest cricket news, ipl 2023 live score, orange cap And purple cap holder details here