In a thrilling display of power hitting, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a formidable target of 241 runs against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. The batting heroics were led by none other than Virat Kohli, who scored a fiery 92 off just 47 balls. Kohli, the current Orange Cap holder, showcased his class by hitting 7 fours and 6 sixes, keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats. Despite his dismissal in the 18th over by PBKS’s Arshdeep Singh, Kohli’s innings set the tone for a high-scoring game.
While RCB captain Faf du Plessis had a quiet game with only 9 runs, Rajat Patidar stepped up, smashing a quick 55 off 23 balls to maintain the momentum. His impressive strike rate of 239.13 was a key factor in bolstering the team’s total. Contributions also came from Cameron Green and Dinesh Karthik, who added 46 and 18 runs respectively. Despite some players falling early, RCB’s overall performance has set a high benchmark for the chase.