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Published 15:34 IST, April 29th 2024

Virat Kohli LEFT STUNNED by Will Jacks' historic takedown of 'impossible to hit' bowler Rashid Khan

Virat Kohli channeled his passionate side yet again. During the GT vs RCB game, Kohli could not hide his excitement when Will Jacks completed his ton.

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Virat Kohli reacts to Will Jacks' brutal hitting vs Rashid Khan | Image: BCCI/IPL
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Following a rough start to his IPL career, Will Jacks finally emerged to the fore for RCB on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The English cricketer, who came with the reputation of being a big hitter finally showcased his mettle in IPL 2024. Jacks picked apart Gujarat Titans in their backyard and in the process registered his maiden IPL hundred. He got to his ton in just 41 balls. Virat Kohli witnessed the innings of Will Jacks from the opposite end and could not hide his excitement being a spectator of the extraordinary hitting.

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GT vs RCB: Virat Kohli's priceless reaction to Will Jacks' hundred

Virat Kohli and Will Jacks made a mockery of the 201-run target set by Gujarat Titans. Courtesy of some clean hitting, RCB reached the finish line in 16 overs. While Kohli continued his unbelievable form by scoring a 70 not-out, Will Jacks on the other hand announced himself on the big stage. Jacks hit five 4s and smashed ten sky-touching 6s. He scored 80 runs from the boundaries. 

Virat Kohli, who was watching Will Jacks' innings from the other end, thoroughly enjoyed the sublime hitting of his partner. Here's how Virat Kohli reacted to Will Jacks getting to his hundred.

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Jacks reserved special treatment for one of the best bowlers in world cricket, Rashid Khan. The Afghan spinner has traditionally not been easy to hit but The Englishman carved him for 4 sixes and 1 four in one over. 

Will Jacks and Virat Kohli put on an unbeaten 166 for the second wicket stand. With this RCB have won two matches on the trot. The chances of them qualifying for the playoffs are bleak, as winning the next four of their remaining matches would take them to seven wins, which in the last couple of seasons has proved to be not enough for qualification. However, it is not the end until it is, and maybe a miracle might be in the wait for the Faf du Plessis-led side.

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19:45 IST, April 28th 2024