RCB vs GT [WATCH]: Virat Kohli hugs Shubman Gill after IPL 2023 heartbreak

Virat Kohli experienced a rollercoaster of emotions on Sunday as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were eliminated from the IPL 2023 p🃏layoffs race, despite him scoring a 61-b🌜all century.

After enduring a rain delay, RCB managed to post a challenging total of 197-5 on the scoreboard. However, their efforts fell short as Gujarat Titans (GT) successfully chased the target in 19.1 overs w🔯ith six wickets in hand, resulting in RCB’s exit from the tournament.

After the match, Kohli, despite being disappointed with the result, displayed sportsmanship and camaraderie. He walked up to Shubman Gill and embraced him, acknowledging his pivotal role in the masterful chase. Kohli’s gesture exemplified his respect for the game and his op⛄ponents𒁏.

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Kohli also led RCB’s lap of honour at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, expressing gratitude towards the enthusiastic crowd that had turned out in large numbers to 🐠support the home team.

With RCB’s defeat, Mumbai Indians (MI) went to the playoffs as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the afternoon game. MI reached a total ofꦦ 16 points, leaving RCB hoping for a different outcome in♔ the last game of the league stage.