Xtra Time Web Desk: Bengaluru’s beloved Virat Kohli has faced criticism from cricket fans on social media for his innings during the clash against Kolkata in the Indian Premier League 2024 on March 29. Despite playing a stellar innings, scoring an unbeaten 83 runs off 59 balls with an impressive strike rate of 140.68, some fans argue that Kohli should have started more explosively.
Taking charge of the run flow after Kolkata won the toss and elected to bowl first, Kohli adapted to a controlled style of play, particularly after the early dismissal of Bengaluru captain Faf du Plessis. Partnered with Cameron Green, Kohli built a crucial 65-run partnership, followed by an impactful cameo from Glen Maxwell.
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However, criticism flooded social media following Bengaluru’s innings.
Here are some of the posts:
Kolkata’s victory extends their unbeaten streak at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to 6 games since their first win in 2016. They are also the first away team to secure a victory in the ongoing IPL 2024 season.
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Bengaluru aims to bounce back from this defeat against their arch-rivals and focus on their upcoming match against Lucknow on April 2, where Kohli will face off against another Indian cricket icon, KL Rahul.