• Mohammad Amir, AB de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar and others reacted to Virat Kohli's magnificent hundred against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

  • Kohli equalled Chris Gayle's record with his 6th IPL ton.

IPL 2023: Cricket world bows down to Virat Kohli after he equals Chris Gayle’s record with 6th IPL century
Virat Kohli's 6th IPL century (Photo Source: Twitter)

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli achieved an extraordinary feat during the hight-scoring encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Thursday, May 18.

Kohli notched up his sixth IPL century and equalled Chris Gayle’s record for the most tons in the history of the tournament. The former RCB skipper displayed his exceptional batting skills during his 100-run knock. His century played a crucial role in RCB’s impressive 8-wicket victory over SRH and significantly boosted their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

Once again, Kohli showcased why he is regarded as one of the finest batters in the cricketing world, leaving fans and experts in awe of his incredible achievement.

The moment Kohli reached his hundred was absolutely sensational. With a powerful strike over deep midwicket, he dispatched a delivery from SRH pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a six, adding style and flair to his century. This particular century held great significance for Kohli as it marked his first IPL century in four years, making it an even more remarkable and memorable accomplishment for him.

Overwhelmed by the achievement, Kohli celebrated with pure jubilation. He raised his bat and dropped down to his knees, displaying sheer exhilaration and joy.

Kohli’s 62-ball hundred was laced with 12 fours and 4 maximums. Additionally, his partnership with RCB captain Faf du Plessis took the game way from the home team. The opening pair formed a massive 172-run stand, laying a solid foundation for RCB’s pursuit of the target of 187 runs. Du Plessis also played a fantastic innings, contributing 71 runs off just 47 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes, highlighting his ability to find boundaries at will.

Here’s how cricket fraternity reacted to Kohli’s record ton:

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