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[Watch] Virat Kohli Throws His Bottle In Frustration As RCB Crash Out Of IPL 2023

image-lhxsw2n6Virat Kohli (Source: BCCI/IPL)

In a riveting clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, suffered a crushing blow as they were eliminated from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, succumbing to a six-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT). As the age-old adage suggests, RCB's misery became Mumbai Indians' merriment, as this unexpected turn of events allowed the five-time IPL champions to sneak into the playoffs.

The aftermath of RCB's devastating loss saw their star batter,Virat Kohli, immersed in an overwhelming sense of dejection. Seated in the dugout, Kohli, who had picked up a nagging injury while taking a catch against Vijay Shankar, could only bear witness to the moment when Shubman Gill struck the winning runs to complete his magnificent century. Overwhelmed with frustration and disappointment, a shattered Kohli resorted to venting his emotions by hurling a bottle in the pavilion.


Meanwhile, earlier in the match, after being invited to bat first, Kohli delivered a masterclass with the bat, producing a stunning century that propelled RCB to a commanding total of 197/5 in 20 overs. Demonstrating his unwavering prowess, the dynamic batter’s exceptional knock of 101 runs off a mere 61 deliveries left spectators in awe. His innings was embellished with a breathtaking array of 13 boundaries and a solitary six.

The formidable century not only etched Kohli's name into the illustrious annals of the IPL but also surpassed the record of his former teammate, Chris Gayle. With this accomplishment, Kohli now stands as the player with the most centuries (7) in the history of the tournament.

However, despite Kohli's heroic effort, the spotlight was eventually wrested away by Gill's awe-inspiring century off just 52 balls. Remarkably, this was Gill's second consecutive century in the tournament, making his achievement all the more remarkable. The GT opener's monumental innings played a pivotal role in guiding the GT to a comprehensive victory, overshadowing Kohli's exceptional century and consigning RCB to a premature exit from the IPL.