RCB vs PBKS: Fans React After Virat Kohli Leads RCB To A Win Against Punjab Kings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kicked off their innings with a bang, all thanks to Virat Kohli’s explosive performance in the powerplay. Despite a shaky start, Kohli’s aggressive batting propelled RCB to 50/2 by the end of the powerplay, chasing a target of 177. Kohli’s blistering knock of 77 off 49 balls set the tone for RCB’s chase, though he lacked consistent support from his teammates.

However, Kings’ bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Harpreet Brar posed significant challenges for RCB in the middle overs, restricting their scoring opportunities. Despite Kohli’s departure, the match took an exhilarating turn when Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror steered Bengaluru’s innings back on track.

The duo’s partnership guided RCB through a nail-biting finish, with Karthik sealing the victory with an unbeaten 28 off just 10 deliveries, while Lomror contributed a crucial 16 runs off eight balls. Earlier in the match, Shashank Singh’s explosive batting display in the final over propelled Punjab Kings to a total of 176/6, after a relatively subdued batting performance. Yash Dayal and Mohammed Siraj emerged as the standout performers with the ball for RCB, with Dayal claiming figures of 1/23 and Siraj taking 2/26.

RCB captain Faf du Plessis’ decision to bowl first paid off as Punjab Kings struggled to gain momentum early on. Despite captain Shikhar Dhawan’s valiant efforts, RCB’s disciplined bowling attack kept the opposition in check throughout the initial overs. Although Dhawan managed a respectable 44 off 37 balls, Punjab Kings’ hopes were dashed as Liam Livingstone departed after a brief stint at the crease, scoring just 17 runs off 13 balls. It was Shashank’s late cameo that injected momentum into Punjab Kings’ innings, setting the stage for an exciting between the two teams.