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Virat Kohli Picks Between Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle in Best T20 Opener Challenge Ahead of IPL 2026
Kohli praised Gayle's record 14,562 T20 runs and their IPL partnership, highlighting his impact over other top openers in a Royal Challengers Bengaluru social media poll.
- On March 15, 2026, Virat Kohli named Chris Gayle the greatest T20 opener during a Royal Challengers Bengaluru social-media interaction.
- Kohli confirmed the format was T20 before choosing, advancing through paired matchups including Sachin Tendulkar versus Virender Sehwag before the final Rohit Sharma–Chris Gayle pairing.
- Statistically, Gayle has 14,562 T20 runs and 4,965 IPL runs including an unbeaten 175, while Kohli has 8,661 runs across 267 matches, underpinning the comparison.
- Many expected him to back Indian legends, making the exchange notable ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2026 opener on March 28, 2026.
- Kohli's endorsement reinforces Gayle's T20 standing and recalls their IPL partnership, boosting RCB social-media engagement through the 'pick one' format.
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