{"id":327108,"date":"2026-05-01T00:11:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:41:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=327108"},"modified":"2026-05-01T00:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T18:41:54","slug":"watch-virat-kohli-joins-elite-rcb-list-after-dominating-rabada-with-consecutive-boundaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/01\/watch-virat-kohli-joins-elite-rcb-list-after-dominating-rabada-with-consecutive-boundaries\/","title":{"rendered":"[WATCH] Virat Kohli Joins Elite RCB List After Dominating Rabada With Consecutive Boundaries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Virat Kohli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Virat Kohli produced a shocking display of batting on the Narendra Modi Stadium, smashing five consecutive boundaries off Kagiso Rabada to succeed in a special milestone in IPL 2026 on Thursday. In vintage form, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru star attacked from the outset, taking apart Rabada in only the second over and leaving fans and experts impressed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With that sequence, Kohli became only the third RCB batter to hit five or more boundaries in a single over, joining Chris Gayle and Shane Watson in an exclusive list. <\/span>The feat had previously been achieved only twice within the franchise\u2019s history\u2014Gayle in 2013 against Ishwar Pandey in Bengaluru, and Watson in 2016 against Thisara Perera.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Kohli\u2019s effort in Ahmedabad now adds his name to that elite group, once more highlighting his class and talent to dominate top bowlers. The five boundaries reflected a big selection of shots, including powerful pulls, crisp drives, and precise late cuts, showcasing why Kohli stays probably the most dangerous batters in the sport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Watch the video here:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">4\ufe0f\u20e34\ufe0f\u20e34\ufe0f\u20e34\ufe0f\u20e34\ufe0f\u20e3 vs Kagiso Rabada \ud83e\udd2f<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ViratKohli?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ViratKohli<\/a> got <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RCB?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RCB<\/a> off to a blazing start! \ud83c\udfcf\ud83d\udcaa<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TATAIPL?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TATAIPL<\/a> 2026 \u27a1\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/GTvRCB?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#GTvRCB<\/a> | LIVE NOW \ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/K8vuSzrZ1d\">https:\/\/t.co\/K8vuSzrZ1d<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xKZkO3bNgw\">pic.twitter.com\/xKZkO3bNgw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StarSportsIndia\/status\/2049859309413240926?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 30, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">RCB batters who&#8217;ve hit five or more fours in a single over<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">5 \u2013 Chris Gayle off Ishwar Pandey (PWI), Bengaluru, 2013<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">5 \u2013 Shane Watson off Thisara Perera (RPS), Bengaluru, 2016<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">5 \u2013 Virat Kohli off Kagiso Rabada (GT), Ahmedabad, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rabada Hits Back After Early Onslaught<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Kohli\u2019s early assault brought 21 runs off Rabada\u2019s first over, with the RCB star racing to twenty-eight off just 10 balls. A six off Mohammed Siraj helped him equal the joint-fastest start of his T20 profession by way of runs from his first 10 deliveries. Nonetheless, the momentum soon shifted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rabada responded strongly in his next over, delivering a pointy short ball that rushed Kohli right into a mistimed shot. The resulting top edge was safely taken by Rashid Khan at mid-wicket, ending Kohli\u2019s innings at 28 off 13. This marked the fifth time Rabada has dismissed Kohli in T20 cricket, highlighting their competitive rivalry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Despite the temporary knock, Kohli\u2019s explosive start gave RCB early momentum and set the tone for the innings, showcasing his aggressive intent against a top-quality bowler like Rabada.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get the newest cricket news here, like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/cricfitupdate?wtsid=rdr_0r9TyTtGMzhJUSzAh\">Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CricFit\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/cricfit?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==\">Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virat Kohli Virat Kohli produced a shocking display of batting on the Narendra Modi Stadium, smashing five consecutive boundaries off Kagiso Rabada to succeed in a special milestone in IPL 2026 on Thursday. 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