RCB won their fifth straight away match in a key away IPL 2025 fixture against PBKS by seven wickets. The game came just less than 48 hours after a defeat to the same team, showcasing RCB's versatility and clarity in strategy. Virat Kohli led the innings with a calm unbeaten 73 off 54 balls, seeing the chase of 158 done with ease. Though he was awarded the Player of the Match, Kohli shifted the limelight to his opening partner Devdutt Padikkal, who scored a smooth 61 and was instrumental in the 103-run partnership that shattered the back of the chase.Virat Kohli’s knock in the RCB vs PBKS match was more than just a display of his technical skills; it reflected his evolving role within the team structure.Scoring his fourth half-century of the campaign, Kohli has become the fulcrum around whom the batting department goes. His blemish-free 73 not only ensured a clinical chase but also took RCB to third place on IPL 2025 table with 10 points from five victories.
During the post-match presentation, Kohli emphasized that the Player of the Match must have been presented to Devdutt Padikkal. "I felt that Padikkal played a different knock today, this award should have gone to him. I do not understand why they have awarded it to me," he remarked. Referring to the importance of flexibility, he went on to add, "I can speed up, but I want to know the strengths of other players. Holding one end up right now, that's working for us."
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