Top 5 knocks by Virat Kohli for RCB

Virat Kohli has been a consistent performer for the Royal Challengers Bangalore
Virat Kohli has been a consistent performer for the Royal Challengers Bangalore

#3 44* vs Sunrisers Hyderabad at Uppal Stadium in 2015 IPL

Kohli's last over heroics against Bhuvneshwar were unforgettable
Kohli's last over heroics against Bhuvneshwar were unforgettable

In a rain curtailed game, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 135 in just 11 overs. Again rain interrupted and after further reduction in overs, a target of 81 runs in 6 overs was set for RCB by DLS method. Chris Gayle gave a blistering start by scoring 35 runs off just 10 balls.

But after his departure, the run rate required increased rapidly. Under immense pressure, Kohli scored 44 off 19 balls. He steered his team home in a thrilling last over bowled by Bhuvnesheswar Kumar. It was a must win game for RCB to stay alive in the competition and the star batsman delivered for his franchise when it mattered the most.


#2 84* vs NSW & 70 vs South Australia in 2011 Champions League T20

Kohli was in sparkling form during the 2011 CLT20
Kohli was in sparkling form during the 2011 CLT20

The Champions League T20 was designed in such a manner that every match was a knockout affair for all the teams. In such a tough competition, RCB successfully chased down 200-plus totals in back to back games. Both were against strong Australian domestic T20 teams.

At Bangalore, in a stiff run-chase, Kohli scored a quick fire 70 off just 36 balls against South Australia. In the very next game, they had to chase 204. This time, he stayed not out until the end and finished with 84* off just 49 balls.


#1 113 vs Kings XI Punjab at Bengaluru in 2016 IPL

Kohli scored a 100 with stitches on his hand
Kohli scored a 100 with stitches on his hand

Kohli's penchant for six hitting was sensational through out the 2016 IPL season and he took his game to another level in the game against Kings XI Punjab at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Even in a shortened game, Kohli scored a ton with eight humongous sixes. In just 50 balls, he scored 113 and helped RCB post 211 in 15 overs. The right-hander did all this with multiple stitches on his hand.

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