'He's a legend of the game': Will Jacks hails Virat Kohli following RCB's crushing win over GT

NEW DELHI: RCB's batting all-rounder Will Jacks showered praise on star batter Virat Kohli, hailing him as the "legend of the game." Their formidable unbeaten partnership of 166 runs off 74 balls during the IPL 2024 clash against Gujarat Titans showcased Kohli's mastery and leadership on the field.
Kohli's authoritative innings of 70 not out from 44 deliveries, marked by 6 fours and 3 sixes, underscored his prowess as a batsman.Meanwhile, Jacks' explosive unbeaten century, scoring 100 runs from just 41 balls with an impressive strike rate of 243.90, highlighted his exceptional batting skills.
Reflecting on their partnership, Jacks expressed admiration for Kohli, acknowledging him as a role model for cricketers worldwide. Jacks emphasised the invaluable learning experience gained from playing alongside the talismanic batter, indicating the profound impact of Kohli's mentorship on his cricketing journey.
The right-handed batter added that he needs to be more "adaptable" at the start of his innings in the upcoming matches.
"It's amazing, he's a legend of the game and is someone everyone looks up to. To spend some time in the middle is a great feeling, a huge learning curve. When I go away from the IPL, I'll learn so much from batting with him and playing with him. I'll try to take it all on board. I need to be a bit more adaptable at the beginning of my innings and get myself in a little bit quicker," Jacks said.
In the match, RCB won the toss and opted to field first. GT's Sai Sudharsan (84) and Shahrukh Khan (58) put up a commendable performance, guiding their team to a total of 200/3. Despite a strong start by GT, RCB's bowlers struggled initially, with only Maxwell, Siraj, and Swapnil managing to take wickets.
In response, RCB's run chase was led by Kohli (70*) and Jacks (100*), who steered their team to victory with a stellar partnership. RCB secured their third win of the season, defeating GT by 9 wickets. Sai Kishore was the lone wicket-taker for GT, dismissing Faf du Plessis in the fourth over.
(With ANI inputs)