Virat Kohli’s century was not enough as Royal Challengers Bangalore were eliminated from the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
Bangalore had to win the final IPL game in the league stage to claim the last available playoff spot, but Gill hit a superb century to outdo Virat Kohli’s second successive ton.
Bangalore’s loss meant Mumbai sealed the final playoff spot.
A day later, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen suggested Virat Kohli make a move and change his team to Delhi Capitals (DC) for the next season of IPL.
“Time for VIRAT to make the move to the capital city!,” Pietersen tweeted.
Time for VIRAT to make the move to the capital city…! #IPL
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) May 22, 2023
Gujarat topped the league with 20 points and will take on second-place Chennai Super Kings in the first playoff on Tuesday with the winner advancing directly to next Sunday’s final.
Mumbai will meet third-place Lucknow Super Giants in the second playoff game on Wednesday. The loser of the first playoff will get another chance for a place in the final when it takes on the winner of the second playoff on Friday.