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IPL 2024: Masterclass innings from Kohli, Jacks propel RCB to a majestic win

Sunday, 28-Apr-2024
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Will Jacks and Virat Kohli blitzed superbly fabulous knocks to lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nine-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Sunday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The masterclass innings from Will Jacks and Virat Kohli (100) and (70) unbeaten propelled the side to their second successive win with four overs to spare. 

Chasing a massive total of 200, blaster Will jacks, joining the forces with Virat Kohli, after du Plessis (24) departed, blasted 100* to fire his maiden IPL century. The breathtaking knock from Will jacks, who assaulted GT bowlers, producing 10 massive sixes and 5 boundaries, made a huge difference. Both Kohli and Jacks formed an unstoppable partnership, decimating GT bowlers to all corners of the ground. 

Gujarat Titans, put into bat, found themselves in a big trouble, with openers Shubman Gill and Wriddhiman Saha losing their wickets for (5) and (16) respectively. Sai Sudharsan and Shahrukh Khan took control of the innings, overpowering RCB bowlers with their scores of (84*) and (58) respectively. They both managed to carry the team to a formidable total of 200. 

 

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