Hardik Pandya, skipper of the Gujarat Titans, showcased true sportsmanship as he embraced Virat Kohli, captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), after Kohli’s phenomenal back-to-back centuries. The match between the Titans and RCB kept fans on the edge of their seats as it unfolded at the electrifying IPL stadium.
Kohli’s exceptional knock, an unbeaten 101 off 61 balls, propelled RCB to set a formidable target of 198 runs for the Titans. With this exceptional innings, Kohli surpassed Chris Gayle’s record of six IPL hundreds and etched his name in the record books with his seventh century.
In a heart-warming gesture, Pandya congratulated Kohli with an embrace during the match, leaving spectators in awe of their camaraderie.
Despite Kohli’s heroics, the Titans’ Shubman Gill outshone him with an unbeaten 104 in the same match, guiding his team to a memorable victory. Pandya, acknowledging Kohli’s brilliance, praised his innings but conceded that the Titans’ bowling lacked the necessary bite. The Titans’ emphatic eight-wicket triumph not only eliminated RCB from the IPL competition but also secured a coveted playoffs spot for the Mumbai Indians. The Titans will now face the Chennai Super Kings in the first qualifier.
