Virat Kohli on successful opening partnership with Faf du Plessis: 'Very similar to how I used to feel with AB'

May 19, 2023 - 12:30

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Virat Kohli on successful opening partnership with Faf du Plessis: 'Very similar to how I used to feel with AB'

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis created history on Thursday when they became the opening pair with the most runs in an IPL season. Kohli and Faf scored 172 together as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets. Together they have scored 872 runs this season.

At the end of the match, Kohli was asked about the secret behind his successful partnership with Du Plessis.

The former captain was in a good mood and joked that it was the common connection of tattoos between the openers that has led to the IPL record. He later added that batting with Du Plessis to him feels similar to batting with AB de Villiers with whom Kohli had many successful partnerships in past IPL editions.

“I think it’s the tattoos (secret behind partnership with Faf). We almost have 900 runs together this season. Very similar to how I used to feel with AB and me batting together. Just an understanding of where the game is going and what needs to be done. Having an experienced guy who’s captained at the international level – it’s been a beautiful transition for us coming together for RCB at the top and making an impact,” Kohli said in the post-match presentation.

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While Faf made 71 in the 187-run chase, Kohli scored 100 off 63 balls, his sixth ton in IPL history. He has now equalled Chris Gayle for the record of most centuries in IPL.