Dejected Virat Kohli lauds Shubman Gill after latter’s century vs RCB

Following a heartbreaking six-wicket defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans on Sunday, May 21, Royal Challengers Bangalore got knocked out of the IPL 2023 playoffs race. Virat Kohli scored a sensational century and helped RCB post 197 runs on board in 20 overs but courtesy of a Shubman Gill masterclass in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the home team were once again left disappointed after the match.

Notably, Kohli had his head buried under the cap towards the fag end of the match as he looked very emotional. The 34-year-old was also spotted throwing a water bottle in the dugout as Gujarat was getting closer to the total. However, amidst all this, the ‘King’, as he is popularly known, appreciated Shubman Gill after the latter scored his second consecutive century in the cash-rich league. After the match, he was seen embracing Gill before thanking the crowd for their support throughout the course of the season.