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Virat Kohli is in his best form in the current IPL-2024. He has scored 500 runs in 10 matches. In which his strike rate is 147.49. Kohli has an orange cap on his head. However, there is a debate going on about his strike rate before the T20 World Cup 2024. Critics say that Kohli needs to score runs at a faster pace. At the same time, former Indian batsman Mohammad Kaif believes that it is not fair to criticize Kohli regarding his strike rate. Kaif said that it is more important to score runs according to the circumstances in the match.
Let us tell you that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star player Kohli played an inning of 70 runs in 44 balls in the match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, which included 6 fours and 3 sixes. He made an unbroken partnership of 166 runs for the second wicket with Will Jacques (100 not out on 41 balls) and helped RCB win by 9 wickets.
Social media reminded of Kohli's match
After the GT vs RCB match, Kaif wrote on social media platform 'X', “Virat Kohli once again showed that T20 cricket is not just about strike rate. Hit a six to Haris Rauf in a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). T20 World Cup and the game is over. That's why you don't need strike rate, but the heart of a lion. Kohli is in the same mode in this IPL also.” After this, Kohli played an important inning of 83 unbeaten runs and defeated Pakistan. India won the match on the last ball.
Commitment to delivering excellent results
After the match against Gujarat, Kohli expressed his opinion on the ongoing debate on strike rate. He said that he understands his game better than the questioners. Kohli said, “There is a reason for playing for the last 15 years. I'm just doing my job. That's how I play. Whatever people say, but I know my game very well.” Kohli said, “We wanted to play for self-respect, we wanted to play for our fans. We know that we did not play up to our potential in the tournament. We know we can do better than this and we will do our best.