KKR vs RCB: "The Fact That He Has To Bat Long And Deep" - Ravi Shastri's Scathing Verdict On Virat Kohli vs Rohit Sharma Viral IPL 2023 Poll

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had contrasting performances in the IPL 2023 match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

MI skipper Rohit Sharma continued his terrible form, getting out for 1 off 10 balls. Kohli, on the other hand, began the season with a bang, hitting an unbeaten 82 to lead RCB to an easy 8-wicket victory.

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In addition, Kohli’s 50th IPL half-century during this inning put him in a select group of players. Kohli’s blazing start helped RCB chase down the goal of 172 runs in only 16.2 overs, along with Faf du Plessis’ fifty-six, sending a clear message to the other IPL teams. Kohli started this season on a strong note and was able to put the demons of IPL 2022 behind him. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) easily defeated the Mumbai Indians (MI), chasing down the goal of 172 runs in 16.2 overs. Skipper Virat Kohli and South African Faf du Plessis set the tone for the rest of the chase with a good start to the innings.

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In comparison, Rohit Sharma struggled to regain his form and was mocked for his lack of fitness. The IPL posted a poll on Twitter asking which Indian captain, Kohli or Rohit, would score more runs in the IPL. Kohli demonstrated his talents with smooth innings, but Rohit will need to rebound fast in their next games. The RCB victory sends a strong message to the rest of the IPL teams, demonstrating that they are a legitimate contender for the title this year.

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“Virat Kohli will get a lot of runs this season” – Ravi Shastri

In an online poll, 67% of the people supported Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and 33% supported Rohit Sharma in a discussion that gathered steam on social media. As the Kohli vs. Rohit argument heated up, former India coach Ravi Shastri was given an opportunity to weigh in during a commentary.

“The fact that he has to bat long and deep will allow him to get that volume of runs. On the other hand, with Rohit Sharma, you will see some short bursts, some match-winning bursts but in terms of volume, Virat will get a lot of runs this season,” he said on air.

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