New Delhi: Virat Kohli And Phil Salt demolished Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack to give Royal Challengers Bangalore a flying start at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.The two put on an opening partnership of 120 runs, which laid a strong foundation for RCB. Salt led the charge with a 36-ball 78, while Kohli played the role of anchor in the stands.
The partnership also became RCB’s second-highest opening stand against Mumbai Indians in IPL history, behind Kohli and Faf du Plessis’ 148-run effort in Bengaluru in 2023.During the knock, Kohli achieved another important milestone, registering his 47th century partnership in T20 cricket – the most by any batsman in the format. In doing so he passed. Babur AzamWho has 46 and is ahead of other greats like Chris Gayle (46), David Warner (45) and Faf du Plessis (40).Kohli eventually departed for 50, dismissed after Hardik Pandya provided the perfect platform.A pillar of RCB since the inaugural IPL season in 2008, Kohli once again highlighted his importance at the top. The franchise, meanwhile, are the defending champions, having clinched the IPL 2025 title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final.
Most century contributions in T20 cricket
47 – Virat Kohli*46 – Chris Gayle46 – Babur Azam45 – David Warner40 – Faf du Plessis
