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Mohammad Amir Hails Virat Kohli as 'Real King' Post Record-Breaking IPL Ton

image-lhxpeuitVirat Kohli has been in splendid form in IPL 2023 (IPLT20.com)

In a captivating showdown between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Gujarat Titans (GT) at Bangalore's M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB batter, Virat Kohli, extended his purple patch, notching his second consecutive century in a high-stakes encounter on Sunday.

The formidable ton etched Kohli's name into the illustrious annals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he eclipsed his former teammate Chris Gayle's record of six centuries, solidifying his status as the player with the most centuries (7) in the tournament's history. The former RCB captain's scintillating knock of 101 runs off a mere 61 deliveries left spectators awestruck, adorned with a breathtaking array of 13 boundaries and a solitary six.

Even Pakistan speedster, Mohammad Amir, an ardent admirer of Kohli, was left spellbound by the elegant batsman's blistering century. The southpaw took to Twitter to shower praise upon Kohli, anointing him as the ‘real king’ once again for his remarkable feat of securing his 82nd hundred across international and IPL matches. He also regarded Kohli not only as a ‘true champion’ but also as an inspirational figure for many.

Notably, Amir had previously taken to social media to laud Kohli's century in the previous encounter against SunRisers Hyderabad, referring to the legendary batsman as the 'real king.' This public display of respect and admiration showcases the profound esteem with which the Pakistani pacer holds the 34-year-old batting maestro.

Meanwhile, Kohli's magnificent century propelled RCB to a commanding total of 197/5 in 20 overs. The responsibility now rests upon the shoulders of the RCB bowlers to successfully defend their formidable score.

At the time of writing this article, GT's scoreboard displayed 59/1 after seven overs, with Shubman Gill and Vijay Shankar at the crease. A triumph in this pivotal encounter would secure RCB's coveted passage to the playoffs, while a defeat would irrevocably seal their elimination from the tournament.