Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli rose to the occasion when his team needed him the most against the Gujarat Titans (GT). The 33-year-old had a torrid IPL 2022 season with the bat until tonight, Thursday, May 19.However, Kohli's 73 runs off just 54 balls ensured that RCB beat GT comprehensively to keep themselves alive in the race to the IPL playoffs. Right from ball one, there was real intensity in the way Virat Kohli took every single run and that showed just how much this innings meant to him and his IPL team.Fans on Twitter were thrilled to see King Kohli back to his very best right when RCB's qualification to the playoffs was on the line. They were also happy to see the other two stars in Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell coming good with the bat.Here are some of the reactions:Amit Mishra@MishiAmitKING FOR A REASON, KING OF ALL SEASONS. Really happy to see our champ Virat Kohli is back in his ferocious form. #RCBvGT #TATAIPL76941215KING FOR A REASON, KING OF ALL SEASONS. Really happy to see our champ Virat Kohli is back in his ferocious form. #RCBvGT #TATAIPL https://t.co/leaQ9kzwzqEl Chopernos@El_ChopernosThis Kohli looks like a fine young bat; could be on that flight to Australia, I am telling you.35823This Kohli looks like a fine young bat; could be on that flight to Australia, I am telling you.Chloe-Amanda Bailey@ChloeAmandaBHeck yes! This is the Virat Kohli I stay up all night to watch! He’s is on FIRE! Good opening partnership too here from the boys. #RCBvGT6758590Heck yes! This is the Virat Kohli I stay up all night to watch! He’s is on FIRE! Good opening partnership too here from the boys. 🔥 #RCBvGTJohns.@CricCrazyJohnsMust win game, play-offs chances on edge and King Kohli stands up and scored fifty from 33 balls in the run chase. King is back.2353355Must win game, play-offs chances on edge and King Kohli stands up and scored fifty from 33 balls in the run chase. King is back. https://t.co/ZovakBDCahMufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraThe century partnership celebration between Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis.3454278The century partnership celebration between Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis. https://t.co/RZFeNFePX5Ricky talks Cricket@CricRickyI can give up almost half the worldly pleasures in a jiffy in exchange of watching Virat Kohli batting in full flow that too in an animated mood. 48960I can give up almost half the worldly pleasures in a jiffy in exchange of watching Virat Kohli batting in full flow that too in an animated mood. 😭😭Mufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraVirat Kohli is in the mood tonight.4410326Virat Kohli is in the mood tonight. https://t.co/rNGqRhMF3aMufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraVirat Kohli knows the value of luck.8459523Virat Kohli knows the value of luck. https://t.co/6pcHjqygWyPrajakta@18prajaktaThe Wankhede arises and applauds. Kohli lifts the bat. Quality knock this. #RCBvGT55568The Wankhede arises and applauds. Kohli lifts the bat. Quality knock this. 👏 #RCBvGTMufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraVirat Kohli wins his first Man Of The Match Award in the IPL in two season. He was sensational tonight in a must win game.2229239Virat Kohli wins his first Man Of The Match Award in the IPL in two season. He was sensational tonight in a must win game.Johns.@CricCrazyJohnsEveryone in the ground stands - the importance of the form of Kohli and situation of RCB.1876284Everyone in the ground stands - the importance of the form of Kohli and situation of RCB. https://t.co/K631R5lFN7Prajakta@18prajaktaAn innings like this was due for Virat Kohli after the kind of net session he had yesterday. Spent the two best hours watching him bat from the best view possible and seeing him execute the same today was cherry on the cake. #RCBvGT53549An innings like this was due for Virat Kohli after the kind of net session he had yesterday. Spent the two best hours watching him bat from the best view possible and seeing him execute the same today was cherry on the cake. #RCBvGTAkash Kumar Jha@Akashkumarjha14One very noticeable thing in kohli's innings was his willingness to open up square region on the off side instead of just hitting covers.This tells that he is serious about the "evolution talk" he made and it is a good sign.#IPL2022161One very noticeable thing in kohli's innings was his willingness to open up square region on the off side instead of just hitting covers.This tells that he is serious about the "evolution talk" he made and it is a good sign.#IPL2022Prajakta@18prajaktaThat was an emotional feeling for Virat Kohli. That was an emotional feeling for the fans who witnessed it. Welcome back, King!#RCBvGT41742That was an emotional feeling for Virat Kohli. That was an emotional feeling for the fans who witnessed it. Welcome back, King!#RCBvGTPrashanth S@ps_it_isWell played Kohli333Well played Kohli https://t.co/LsttTeTP9bMufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraA poetry in motion to watch Virat Kohli bat in flow, it was that kinda knock.2647278A poetry in motion to watch Virat Kohli bat in flow, it was that kinda knock. https://t.co/M5Gjlxqdv8CBTF Speed News@cbtfspeednewsA sigh of relief for fans after seeing Virat Kohli getting a half century. #IPL202225928A sigh of relief for fans after seeing Virat Kohli getting a half century. #IPL2022 https://t.co/hxSyoqD6B2Sagar@sagarcasmBangalore's weather and Kohli's batting, both have seen some thunder this week2701122Bangalore's weather and Kohli's batting, both have seen some thunder this weekA@_shortarmjab_Been waiting since ages for a knock like this. Enjoy kohli fans we deserve this 11114Been waiting since ages for a knock like this. Enjoy kohli fans we deserve this ❤️JC@JayC1718Williamson left India and Kohli scored , RCB knocked SRH out twitter.com/Im__Arfan/stat…arfan@Im__ArfanFor a change, rcb knocks out srh officially this time4915For a change, rcb knocks out srh officially this timeWilliamson left India and Kohli scored , RCB knocked SRH out twitter.com/Im__Arfan/stat… https://t.co/6im8LwcT0ISameer Allana@HitmanCricketVirat Kohli brings up his fifty with a SIX against Rashid Khan! Not the first time I’ve witnessed him score big, what a man #RCBvGT #IPL202243763Virat Kohli brings up his fifty with a SIX against Rashid Khan! Not the first time I’ve witnessed him score big, what a man 😍❤️ #RCBvGT #IPL2022 https://t.co/76esxgHLVLManya@CSKian716If Playoffs are on the line, expect Kohli to turn up.669If Playoffs are on the line, expect Kohli to turn up.https://t.co/Qtt8NB6fZ4Silly Point@FarziCricketerWade has taken Kohli's bad luck on himself so he could score freely. #IPL112637Wade has taken Kohli's bad luck on himself so he could score freely. #IPLtime square 🇮🇳@time__squareWell played king , hope to see you in form for intl matches @imVkohli20926Well played king , hope to see you in form for intl matches 🔥 @imVkohliAV@UtdArcToday was the day where everything changes in his favour again maybe..... This intensity in foot movement was strong, his running had intent, everything he did screamed "KOHLI"3Today was the day where everything changes in his favour again maybe..... This intensity in foot movement was strong, his running had intent, everything he did screamed "KOHLI" https://t.co/P4qk68oNldCricketMAN2@ImTanujSingh"Very good to see Virat Kohli back in the form and striking so well. Because he worked hard in the nets." - Faf du plessis17323"Very good to see Virat Kohli back in the form and striking so well. Because he worked hard in the nets." - Faf du plessisCricketwallah@cricketwallahKohli’s innings crucial for him and India. Had his share of luck, showed lot of character to dispel the gloom and doom that had enveloped him, played some marvellous strokes and scored an invaluable half century which Hopefully starts a new, happier chapter in his career30823Kohli’s innings crucial for him and India. Had his share of luck, showed lot of character to dispel the gloom and doom that had enveloped him, played some marvellous strokes and scored an invaluable half century which Hopefully starts a new, happier chapter in his careerPooja Bishnoi@poojabishnoi36The king is backClass is permanent 1st time itna late so rahi hu kyuki Virat Kohli sir is back #ViratKohli𓃵 #RCBvsGT #KingKohli28749The king is backClass is permanent 1st time itna late so rahi hu kyuki Virat Kohli sir is back #ViratKohli𓃵 #RCBvsGT #KingKohli https://t.co/bD3uuX3QPoDetective@cheeks4042Tarak - Kohli mutuals are the happiest people today313133Tarak - Kohli mutuals are the happiest people today https://t.co/2kSmArgyMTGlobal Spot League Official@GlobalLeaguesYou want to know why Kohli should be playing the next T20 WC?Watch the lofted straight drive vs Shami in loop. Strong base vs pace - that's the primary requirement for T20 in Australia.365You want to know why Kohli should be playing the next T20 WC?Watch the lofted straight drive vs Shami in loop. Strong base vs pace - that's the primary requirement for T20 in Australia.A l V Y@9seventy3We got a Kohli masterclass in last game of season. We Indian fans deserve a Rohit masterclass to end this IPL season on high 9624We got a Kohli masterclass in last game of season. We Indian fans deserve a Rohit masterclass to end this IPL season on high ❤️💙Dravid in air 🪹@DravidsrihariOut of words. Don't know what to say Can I say the king is back. No, I don't believe that Because he is always in form for me.I am not a fan of winning #ViratKohliI am a fan of @imVkohli 13520Out of words. Don't know what to say Can I say the king is back. No, I don't believe that Because he is always in form for me.I am not a fan of winning #ViratKohliI am a fan of @imVkohli ❤🙏 https://t.co/Ztc4wXiiCCI'murghost👻@i_murghostTwitter is Under virat kohli fans control Becoz The King is back #ViratKohli @imVkohli FORTUNE is with ours Thank u virat for the Treat 73 runs (54) 6117Twitter is Under virat kohli fans control 💥Becoz The King is back #ViratKohli ❤@imVkohli 💪 FORTUNE is with ours 😍Thank u virat for the Treat 73 runs (54) 🔥 https://t.co/USqA3o8amDMufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraVirat Kohli said, "the kind of support I've got from the fans throughout the IPL, I'm forever grateful for that. I've been blessed with a lot".11317Virat Kohli said, "the kind of support I've got from the fans throughout the IPL, I'm forever grateful for that. I've been blessed with a lot".Yashvi@BreatheKohli" I haven't done enough for my team this season and that bothers me more than the stats and records " @imVkohli 13127" I haven't done enough for my team this season and that bothers me more than the stats and records " @imVkohli 🐐❤️Mufaddal Vohra@mufaddal_vohraVirat Kohli with the Man Of The Match Award. His first since 2020.965134Virat Kohli with the Man Of The Match Award. His first since 2020. https://t.co/0iFTKNPTB3CricketMAN2@ImTanujSinghSmiles on Virat Kohli's face in the post match presentation.1259Smiles on Virat Kohli's face in the post match presentation. https://t.co/pdARLMi6kpVinesh Prabhu@vlp1994Virat Kohli got emotional right now talking about the support he received from fans. Says he's blessed to have such fans Always with you KING #IPL202252Virat Kohli got emotional right now talking about the support he received from fans. Says he's blessed to have such fans ❤️🙏Always with you KING 👑❤️#IPL2022ayaan.@AyanMuskKohli really saved the batting order and Faf by playing 14 balls of Sai and sacrificed his strike rate when he was striking so well against every other bowler. Great inning, even in an inning when he was looking for the form, he played for the team339Kohli really saved the batting order and Faf by playing 14 balls of Sai and sacrificed his strike rate when he was striking so well against every other bowler. Great inning, even in an inning when he was looking for the form, he played for the team https://t.co/46oAuhPMAfVirat Kohli, Faf, Maxwell combine to pip GujaratA target of 169 looked like a tricky task, especially with the ball stopping a bit and the Titans having a top quality bowling attack. Some luck did go RCB's way in the beginning as Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis edged some deliveries to the boundary.Kohli was also dropped through a slight misjudgement from Rashid Khan at the boundary. But after the reprieve, the 33-year-old was absolutely flawless. Du Plessis was happy to play second fiddle while Kohli was in full flow at the other end.The duo added 115 runs for the first wicket, but things looked a bit tricky when Rashid dismissed du Plessis. The leg-spinner could have triggered a batting collapse had he got Maxwell on the very next delivery.However, the stars seemed to be with RCB as the ball hit the stumps but the bails weren't uprooted. From there on, there was no looking back as despite Kohli's wicket, Maxwell went on an absolute rampage to give RCB a fantastic eight-wicket win.RCB will now be closely watching the game between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals on May 21. They will hope that the five-time IPL champions do them a favor by winning against the Capitals so that RCB can go through to the playoffs.Click here to view the IPL winners list.