Delhi: Virat Kohli was once again the hero of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)’s victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the first match of IPL 2026. Kohli’s aggression on the field and his timing once again entertained the fans, but one of his statements after the match has surprised everyone.
Let us tell you that SRH had set a target of 202 runs for RCB to win, which the hosts achieved with 26 balls remaining and won the match by 6 wickets. Kohli played an important role in this. He scored unbeaten 69 runs on 38 balls, which included 5 fours and 5 sixes. After playing such innings, Kohli told during the presentation what he is afraid of.
Kohli is scared because of this
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Actually, Kohli told that even though he plays less international matches than before, he gets full opportunity to practice. They do not feel afraid of lack of practice, rather they fear fatigue. In this context he said,
‘As much cricket as I have been playing for the last 15 years, there is always a risk of fatigue for me. Therefore, the breaks I get keep me mentally fresh and excited. Whenever I come back, I give my 120%.
I don’t come without preparation- Kohli
King Kohli said that he always comes to the field with a plan. He said that I do not come unprepared, rather the extra rest makes me more fresh. When you are physically fit and mentally excited, you are able to contribute better to the team. As a player, you don’t just want to retain your place, but also want to perform consistently for the team.
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Chase Master Kohli made a tremendous record
Kohli has become the only player in the world to score 4000 runs while chasing in IPL. There are no players around him. In this list, David Warner (3285 runs) is at second position and Rohit Sharma (3238 runs) is at third position.
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