Virat Kohli Shines in IPL 2026 Opener, Ex-Teammate Praises His Performance Under Pressure

Original: "Hasn't Played Much": Ex-India Star's Stunning 'Pressure' Remark On Virat Kohli Ahead Of CSK Clash

Ndtv•Apr 5, 20262 min

In a Nutshell

Virat Kohli made a spectacular return to T20 cricket, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 opener. Former teammate Manoj Tiwary praised Kohli's ability to perform under pressure despite limited recent play.

Key Points

01Virat Kohli scored 69 runs off 38 balls in IPL 2026 opener.
02Manoj Tiwary highlighted Kohli's ability to handle pressure.
03RCB wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma emphasized the team's focus on winning the title.
04RCB won their first match against Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets.
05Sharma expressed support for the Impact Player rule, benefiting bench players.

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Full Summary

Virat Kohli made a remarkable comeback in T20 cricket, scoring 69 runs off just 38 balls to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2026 opener. Despite not playing the format for 10 months, Kohli demonstrated his prowess, hitting five boundaries and five sixes. Former India teammate Manoj Tiwary praised Kohli's performance, acknowledging the pressure he faces each season but reaffirming his status as a key player. RCB wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma commented on the team's mindset, stating that their defending champions tag is

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