Virat Kohli: The moment for which whole country was waiting has arrived Yes we are talking about IPL, BCCI has announced the schedule of IPL 2024 and its first match will be CSK vs RCB, once again Dhoni vs Virat will be seen in the IPL but Virat Kohli and RCB fans are worried about one thing before the IPL that whether Virat Kohli will be able to play the first match of IPL or not because Virat Kohli has been away from cricket for some time. Through this article we are going to tell you that will Virat Kohli play the 1st IPL match or not.
CSK vs RCB 1st IPL Match of 2024
The schedule for the first 17 days of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) has been revealed. The tournament will kick off on March 22, and the opening match in Chennai will feature the current champions, CSK, facing RCB. This marks the 9th occasion that CSK will play the first match in an IPL season. The official announcement of the fixtures was made on Thursday, February 22.
Will Virat Kohli play 1st Match of IPL 2024?
In the upcoming IPL match, RCB captain Faf du Plessis will face off against his ex-teammate MS Dhoni, who leads CSK. Faf is really excited about this showdown and shared a picture with Dhoni from their last meeting in the tournament. The match is highly anticipated as it features big names from both teams.
While MS Dhoni’s return to IPL 2024 is eagerly awaited, the focus won’t just be on the five-time champion. Virat Kohli, who missed the England Test series for the birth of his second child, Akaay Kohli, will be making his IPL comeback, adding to the excitement.
Where is Virat Kohli Now?
Latest Picture Virat Kohli in London 😍 pic.twitter.com/JOQoq13EQQ
— Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) February 20, 2024
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma shared on Instagram that their second child, a son named Akaay, was born on February 15. While the couple didn’t disclose their location, after the baby announcement, fans quickly shared a supposed recent photo of Virat walking on the streets of London.
The photo showed Virat Kohli walking on a London street in the evening. He was dressed in a dark jacket, white pants, and a cap. The candid picture, possibly taken by a fan, captured the cricketer looking serious.
CSK vs RCB Head to Head
CSK and RCB have faced each other 31 times in the IPL. CSK won 20 times, RCB won 10 times, and one match ended in a draw.
In their last meeting at CSK’s home ground, it was an intense and high-scoring game. CSK scored 226/6, thanks to impressive performances by Devon Conway (83 off 45) and Shivam Dube (52 off 27). Despite Faf du Plessis (62) and Glenn Maxwell (76) putting up a strong fight for RCB, they fell just short of the target.
