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Virat Kohli Picks Between Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle in Best T20 Opener Challenge Ahead of IPL 2026

Kohli selected Gayle for his record-breaking T20 impact, including 14,562 runs and a highest IPL score of 175 not out, during an RCB social media challenge.

  • On March 15, 2026, Virat Kohli named Chris Gayle the greatest T20 opener during an interaction on Royal Challengers Bengaluru social-media channels.
  • In the 'pick one of two' format, Kohli confirmed the question was about T20 cricket before choosing Chris Gayle over other legends during an RCB challenge.
  • Gayle's records show he holds the most T20 runs with 14,562 in 455 innings and scored 4,965 IPL runs, while his explosive RCB partnership with Kohli influenced Kohli's backing.
  • Many expected Virat Kohli to favour Indian legends like Sachin Tendulkar or Rohit Sharma, so the Gayle pick surprised observers as RCB prepare for their IPL 2026 campaign starting March 28.
  • Kohli's own T20 credentials include 8,661 runs across 267 matches, highlighting the debate over the format's best opener as IPL 2026 approaches.
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Social News XYZ broke the news in on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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