Virat Kohli showcased his brilliance at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, guiding the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a thrilling four-wicket victory against the Punjab Kings. Kohli's commanding knock of 77 runs from just 49 deliveries played a pivotal role in RCB's successful chase. Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror provided crucial contributions, with Karthik sealing the win with a boundary in the final over.
Despite a flat wicket at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, exceptional death bowling from the Royal Challengers Bangalore restricted the Punjab Kings to a total of 176/6. The visitors' innings was marred by poor shot selection and an inability to capitalize on the batting conditions. Earlier in the tournament, Faf du Plessis' men endured a disappointing start to their campaign with a defeat to the Chennai Super Kings in the opening match.