Sunil Gavaskar: Kohli Shows Old Gen Still IPL’s Best

The IPL script flipped dramatically as Virat Kohli unleashed fury on KKR, notching an unbeaten 105 in 58 balls to seal RCB’s eighth triumph. Chasing 193, his explosive knock—featuring 11 boundaries and three maximums—catapulted him to joint-most IPL chasing centuries.

Sunil Gavaskar, speaking exclusively to GeoStar, showered accolades on the veteran. ‘Kohli dominated KKR,’ he said. ’10 T20 tons place him third all-time, behind only Gayle and Azam. Fastest to 14k T20 runs, nine IPL hundreds—his match-winning streak is legendary. Breaking that will test successors for years.’

In a season buzzing with next-gen hype, Kohli’s response was resounding. ‘He proved doubters wrong with this century, jumping to third in Orange Cap race,’ Gavaskar observed. ‘Old generation remains supreme. Youth rises, but icons endure. This was Kohli at his majestic best.’

Kohli’s synergy with Padikkal forged a 92-run alliance in 59 balls, paving RCB’s path to victory in 19.1 overs with four wickets down. It’s a testament to his chameleon-like adaptability in T20.

Gavaskar’s insights peel back layers of Kohli’s genius: technical prowess meets mental steel. As RCB eyes playoffs, this innings reignites debates on experience versus exuberance. Kohli, ever the warrior, stands tall, his legacy etched deeper with every milestone.