NEW DELHI: Will Jacks delivered a batting onslaught at the jam-packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Gujarat Titans by nine wickets in their IPL 2024 match on Sunday.
Jacks scored his first IPL century off just 41 balls, remaining unbeaten at 100 runs, which included 10 sixes as Bengaluru chased down Gujarat's 200-3 with 24 balls to spare.
At the other end, Virat Kohli contributed an undefeated 70 off 44 balls as Bengaluru surpassed the victory target, reaching 206-1 in just 16 overs.
With one run needed to win and 6 for his century, Jacks sent Rashid Khan over deep midwicket for a six, reaching his hundred and securing victory for RCB in style.
Apart from the match-winning hit, Virat's joyful reaction after Jacks hit the winning run stood out. A delighted Kohli sprinted to embrace a jubilant Jacks after RCB clinched the match.
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RCB, who are enduring another tough season, claimed their third win in 10 matches.
RCB will next face Gujarat Titans once again on May 4.
