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IPL 2023: Kohli's magical hundred keeps RCB playoff hopes alive

Kohli's hundred helps Bangalore beat Hyderabad by eight wickets as Klaasen's ton goes in vain

Published: Thu 18 May 2023, 10:10 PM

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Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli celebrates his century. — PTI

Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli celebrates his century. — PTI

Virat Kohli conjured a magical hundred to steal the thunder from Heinrich Klaasen's maiden IPL ton as Royal Challengers Bangalore stayed in contention for a playoff berth with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Klaasen displayed his big-hitting prowess, slamming six sixes and eight fours during his scintillating 51-ball 104-run knock to lift SRH to 186 for five from 28 for 2 in the fifth over.


But Kohli (100) had other plans as he and Du Plessis (71) helped RCB chase down the target with their magnificent ball-striking on way to a 172-run opening stand, the highest partnership of the season, as they romped home with four balls to spare.



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