GT vs RCB, IPL 2024: Destructive Jacks, ever-consistent Kohli script Bengaluru’s thumping nine-wicket win against Gujarat

Virat Kohli and Will Jacks from the Royal Challengers Bengaluru team are rejoicing after winning against the Gujarat Titans. This was captured in a photograph taken by Vijay Soneji for The Hindu.

Virat Kohli and Will Jacks of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru rejoiced in their triumph against Gujarat Titans. The photo credit goes to Vijay Soneji of The Hindu.

The Indian Premier League (IPL), otherwise known as the Indian Batting League, is causing bowlers to second-guess their career choice.

On Sunday, the opposing team effortlessly chased down a score of 200 or more. During the match, Gujarat Titans batted first and made a total of 200 runs for three wickets lost. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily surpassed this score with nine wickets remaining and four overs yet to play. This victory marks their third win and their second consecutive win in a row.

The guy who's really skilled in pursuing didn't quit until the very end. Despite Virat Kohli's impressive performance, Will Jacks outshone him at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Furthermore, check out Virat Kohli's response to the criticism he received regarding his strike rate. After scoring a match-winning fifty in the GT vs RCB game, Kohli addressed the concerns raised about his performance.

The famous Indian celeb was totally fine with it. He wasn't trying to conceal his feelings as he witnessed Jacks pull off an incredible century with a sixer. That was the sole way to achieve the milestone, and at that moment, only one was needed.

Kohli and Jacks had an impressive partnership of 166 runs for the second wicket and both players remained not out. Kohli and team captain Faf du Plessis had a quick start and scored 40 runs in just four overs. Kohli's score was 70 runs off 44 balls including six boundaries and three sixes, while Jacks scored an outstanding 100 runs off just 41 balls which included five boundaries and ten sixes.

It took Jacks a while to start performing well in the game. After 10 overs, he had only scored 16 runs off the same number of balls. Meanwhile, his teammate had reached his second half-century of the game in just 32 balls. However, Jacks quickly started attacking the opposition's attack and improved his performance.

More importantly, it should be noted that Maxwell has made a comeback to the Royal Challengers Bangalore's playing eleven against Gujarat Titans following a hiatus due to both mental and physical reasons.

Following a successful six and four against Mohit Sharma in the 11th over, the player returned his focus towards the seamer during his subsequent over. In the 15th over, he landed an impressive 28 runs against him, even in spite of a no ball thrown.

During the following over, Kohli acquired a singular point by batting off Rashid Khan's initial ball. This allowed Jacks to complete the task at hand. Additionally, the over granted a total of 29 points with the final ball being effectively struck over deep midwicket.

In the past, B. Sai Sudharsan and M. Shahrukh Khan, who are both from Tamil Nadu, had to work together to score 86 runs. Sudharsan scored an impressive 84 not out from 49 balls with 8 fours and 4 sixes, while Khan scored 58 off 30 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes. The Tamil Nadu team was struggling at 45 for 2 after 6.4 overs, but sending Khan to bat at No. 4 did the trick. However, Jack's exceptional big hits overshadowed Khan's efforts.