Virat Kohli, one of the legendary names in the Indian cricket, can never be written off. Especially, for his mountain of records and style of playing. Virat can swiftly get under opposition’s skin and give them a taste of their own medicine, if provoked. While batting, he is known to smash the bowler across the park. The recent news hasn’t gone down well with the fans as the Indian cricket team is looking to march ahead for T20I world cup without the services of Virat Kohli. Fans aren’t convinced enough to see the team play without their legendary batsman. However, the IPL 2024 edition comes as a relief for the batsman as he can still qualify himself to play the world cup 2024 for India with some explosive batting display.
The records of Virat Kohli in IPL has been brilliant with 7 centuries, 50 half-centuries and also marching ahead with most number of sixes. The batsman is close to overtake MS Dhoni to hit maximum number of sixes in IPL. MS Dhoni has played 250 matches in IPL with a strike rate of 135.91 and 5082 runs. MS Dhoni averages 38.79 while hitting 239 sixes. On the other hand, Virat Kohli has played 237 matches to score 7263 runs at strike rate of 130.02 and average 37.24. Virat Kohli has smashed 234 sixes in his career in IPL. Virat is 3 sixes away from surpassing MS Dhoni in the cash-rich league.
The IPL 2024 edition will be crucial for Virat Kohli to re-establish himself for T20I format, especially to change the perception that goes behind his batting on the West Indies’ track. His style of playing is considered unfavorable for the slow pitches in West Indies. Virat is poised to make a statement from his explosive performances. Apart from finding a place in T20I squad, Virat will be expected to help RCB reach finals and lift their maiden trophy under the captaincy of Faf du Plessis.
