Royal Challengers Bangalore’s talisman Virat Kohli equalled Chris Gayle’s record for the most centuries in the history of Indian Premier League.
Kohli scored his sixth century in the league, with a majestic knock against Sunrisers Hyderabad at on Thursday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Buttler had come close earlier in the season, but fell for 95 against SRH in Jaipur.
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Kohli eventually fell for a 63-ball 100, reaching his ton with a majestic six but getting dismissed next ball. He played some imperious shots during his knock against SRH.
Further, this was the first time in the history of IPL that there was a centurion from both sides. Heinrich Klaasen scored a classic 104 off 51, but eventually, it was Kohli’s hundred that ended up on the winning side.
Batters with most centuries in IPL (3+)
Player | Tons |
---|---|
CH Gayle | 6 |
V Kohli | 6 |
JC Buttler | 5 |
DA Warner | 4 |
SR Watson | 4 |
KL Rahul | 4 |
AB de Villiers | 3 |
SV Samson | 3 |
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