Virat Kohli in red-hot form ahead of IPL 2026, scores 45 off 19

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The RCB star looks in ominous touch after delivering back-to-back impactful knocks in intra-squad matches.

45 off 19 shows aggressive intent

Kohli smashed 45 runs off just 19 balls in a recent practice game, maintaining a strike rate of over 230.

Fast start in previous game as well

He had earlier scored a quick 29 off 12 balls, indicating a clear shift towards an attacking approach.

Dinesh Karthik backs Kohli’s mindset

Karthik praised Kohli’s intent, saying he always comes prepared with a plan and keeps pushing his limits.

Big milestones within reach

Kohli, already IPL’s top run-scorer with 8661 runs, also has 291 sixes and could become the first to reach 9000 runs while eyeing the 300-sixes mark this season.

RCB set to begin title defence

RCB will kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28.

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