The fifth IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru lived up to the expectations of the fans of both teams. Just as when RCB were looking to restrict MI to a low-scoring total, Tilak Varma weaved the magic with the bat.
Tilak Varma ensured to let his bat do the talking in the game when all other batters were dismissed for cheap scores. He chipped in with a quickfire 84 off 46 balls with the help of nine boundaries and four sixes to his name.
In response, Royal Challengers Bangalore chased down the target in 16.2 overs and they won the game by eight wickets. Virat Kohli scored 82 off 49 balls including six fours and five sixes.
On the other hand, Faf du Plessis scored 73 off 43 balls including 5 fours and 6 sixes. He was named the man of the match for his scintillating batting display.
Dinesh Karthik heaps praise on Virat Kohli for taking on Jofra Archer
After RCB kick-started their IPL 2023 campaign with a win over MI, veteran wicketkeeper-batter, Dinesh Karthik reserved the highest respect for Virat Kohli for taking on Jofra Archer with ease.
Speaking about the same lines, Dinesh Karthik echoed that not many players can say that they have stepped down the track and hit Hofra Archer over covers.
This sums up the essential Virat Kohli for you. Dinesh Karthik further added that Kohli sees even the big guy in the opposition team and realizes that he wants to take him on and make a bold statement.
Virat Kohli remained unbeaten in the run-chase and helped the team get over the finishing line as RCB secured an emphatic win over MI. RCB will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders in the next game at the iconic Eden Gardens on March 7, Thursday.
Here’s how Twitter reacted after Dinesh Karthik’s take on Virat Kohli
He takes the head on battle against the best bowlers of opposition and dominates them most of the times that is why he is the goat https://t.co/HdXUeBKkm9
— Shubh #RoarMachaEra (@VK18Shubh) April 3, 2023
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Dinesh Karthik's comment perfectly captures Virat Kohli's fearless attitude and his ability to take on any challenge on the field. His approach towards the game is always aggressive, and he never shies away from facing the toughest of bowlers
Advertisement— Jawad Dp (@JawadDp2) April 3, 2023
Virat is simply the best batsman against fast bowling today. Without the gum chewing hubris of Viv Richards, Virat has it all as he hammered Jofra Archer, a terrific bowler by all accounts last night. Shaheen and Haris shouldn’t feel too bad after the MCG thrashing
— param822 (@param822) April 3, 2023
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But kohli gets out to Sandeep sharma very very often !
Advertisement— Liberal Hyderabadi (@Phanumantu_DHF) April 3, 2023
Let's be honest yesterday archer doesn't bowl with his full potential.
— vijay vignesh (@vijayvi36254392) April 3, 2023
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When everyone thinks it's impossible to smash some bowlers, Virat has smashed Shaheen, Rauf, and Jofra over the past few months. Indeed he's THE KING. No one else can be described as King. He Was, Is, and Will Forever be the only one to carry the KING Title. #ViratKohli𓃵 👑❤️👏 pic.twitter.com/HlWCmmlIK3
Advertisement— Karthik ✪ (@_itz__karthik) April 3, 2023
The GOAT.
— Nickler🇮🇳 (@Nickler1680) April 3, 2023
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That's True. He is little conservative against the new comers but he prepares himself for the big guys in the opposition.
Advertisement— Rahul 🇮🇳 (@Atoner_sharma) April 3, 2023
