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| Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 73 powers RCB to a 7-wicket victory against PBKS in IPL 2025 at Mohali. |
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The IPL 2025 season brought an exciting showdown on April 20 at Mohali’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium! Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) crushed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 7 wickets with 7 balls to spare in a one-sided thriller. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal stole the show, guiding RCB to their fifth straight away win. Let’s dive into this electrifying match!
Match Summary: Mohali Magic
PBKS batted first and scored 157/6 in 20 overs, with Shashank Singh (31*) and Prabhsimran Singh (33) leading the charge. RCB’s bowlers, including Krunal Pandya (2-25), kept things tight. In reply, RCB chased the score finishing at 159/3 in 18.5 overs, thanks to Kohli’s unbeaten 73 and Padikkal’s 61. It was a clinical performance by RCB!
Top Players Shine
Virat Kohli’s Masterful 73*
Virat Kohli played a captain’s knock, scoring an unbeaten 73 off fewer than 60 balls. His 67th IPL fifty helped RCB chase the target comfortably.
Devdutt Padikkal’s Solid 61
Devdutt Padikkal smashed 61, marking his first IPL fifty of the season. His partnership with Kohli ensured RCB’s victory.
Krunal Pandya’s Tight Bowling
Krunal Pandya took 2 wickets for 25 runs, putting the brakes on PBKS’s batting and setting the stage for RCB’s chase.
Game-Changing Moment
The match turned when Kohli and Padikkal built a massive 100+ run partnership for the second wicket. Their steady scoring took the pressure off RCB, making the chase look easy despite PBKS’s efforts to fight back.
Interesting Numbers
- Scores: PBKS 157/6, RCB 159/3
- Key Partnership: Kohli and Padikkal’s 100+ run stand for RCB.
- Milestone: Kohli’s 73* was his 67th fifty-plus score in IPL history, a record!
- Bowling Gem: Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma kept their economy under 7 runs per over.
Where Teams Stand
RCB climbed to third on the points table with 10 points from 7 matches, boosting their net run rate. PBKS, however, stayed in the middle of the table, needing a strong finish to make the playoffs.
Relive the Action
Don’t miss the best moments of this match:
- IPLT20.com (10-minute highlights)
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