Amazing coincidence! Wearing jersey number 18, Virat hits 2 IPL centuries on 18th May, 9 stitches on arm

In the Indian Premier League 2023 tournament The 65th match played on Thursday (May 18) will be remembered by cricket lovers. Because, this was the first time in IPL history, when players from both the teams scored a century in the same match. Heinrich Klaasen scored a storming century for Hyderabad, while Virat Kohli also celebrated a blistering century while chasing the challenge. Interestingly, Virat Kohli also set a special record on May 18. Let us know about it…

The RCB team, which has been continuously vying to stay in the play-off race of the IPL 2023 tournament, won the toss and decided to bowl against the Hyderabad team. This time, on the strength of Heinrich Klaasen’s stormy century, Hyderabad had set a challenge of 187 by losing 5 wickets and scoring 186 runs against Bangalore. Virat Kohli (Virat Kohli) and captain Faf Du Plessis (Faf Du Plessis) on the strength of a partnership of 172 runs, Bangalore won easily. This time, on the strength of Virat’s century and Faf’s half-century, RCB won by 187 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 19.2 overs.

Virat’s record
Virat Kohli scored his maiden century against Hyderabad, hitting 4 sixes and 12 fours in 62 balls. On May 18, this RCB batsman scored a century. Interestingly, Virat previously scored a century in IPL on May 18, 2016 as well.

Virat Kohli and the number 18
Virat Kohli and the number 18 have a very close relationship. Virat’s jersey number is also 18. Also, on May 18, 2023, Virat also ended the 4-year IPL century drought. Virat returned to the tent after scoring 100 runs in this match. On 18 May 2016, Virat scored a blistering 113 runs against Punjab Kings.

Virat’s innings of 113 runs in 2016, his hand was badly injured. The RCB veteran had 9 stitches after sustaining injuries on his hand. Instead of relaxing in this tough situation, Virat decided to bat for his team and scored a blistering century. (cricketer virat kohli scores ipl century 113 runs from 50 balls against punjab kings in 2016 in ipl on 18 may)

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