Virat Kohli is in exceptional form in IPL 2024, topping the list of highest run-scorers with 708 runs in 14 matches at an average of 64.36. He has played a crucial role in RCB’s impressive comeback in the second half of the season.
On Wednesday (May 22), Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator match in Ahmedabad. Kohli’s performance will be crucial in this match. Despite RCB’s qualification for the playoffs under exceptional circumstances, a good amount of work with the bat is still left for Virat Kohli in this edition.
Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Nandre Burger revealed his desire to sled Virat Kohli. In a video shared by Rajasthan Royals on social media, Burger was questioned by his teammate Donovan Ferreira about the batsman he enjoyed sledging the most in his career. Though Burger didn’t specify a particular batsman, he expressed his eagerness to engage in sledding with Kohli.
“I don’t think there’s any specific batsman I enjoyed sledging. I just think I enjoy the competitive side of it. But I think during the India series, people thought myself and Virat had a little thing, which we actually didn’t. There was no sledging happening there. It was just staredowns. But I think to get into a little sledging match with him would be quite fun. I think I’d enjoy it,” Burger said.
Virat Kohli and Nandre Burger might find themselves facing off in the upcoming eliminator. While Burger hasn’t been a consistent member of RR’s Playing XI, he has been utilized as an impact player on multiple occasions.
Burger has grabbed 7 wickets in 6 matches this season, with an average of 20.71. His pace is usually around 145 kph, and can be a key player for Rajasthan Royals if gets movement.