Kohli’s 67, Patidar’s 64 Power Royal Challengers to Huge Total
In the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bengaluru has showcased a significantly improved performance. In today's match against Mumbai Indians, the team posted a massive score. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal delivered solid performances, while captain Rajat Patidar and wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma played dazzling innings.
After losing the toss and being asked to bat first, Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 221 runs for the loss of five wickets in the allotted 20 overs.
Though opener Phil Salt was dismissed early for just 4 runs, the partnership between Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal stabilized the innings. Virat Kohli scored 67 runs off 42 balls, including 8 fours and 2 sixes. Devdutt Padikkal added 37 runs from 22 balls with 2 fours and 3 sixes.
Captain Rajat Patidar played aggressively, registering a half-century. He scored 64 runs off 32 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes. Jitesh Sharma remained unbeaten with 40 runs off 19 balls, which included 2 fours and 4 sixes. Liam Livingstone was dismissed for a duck.
Among the Mumbai Indians bowlers, Trent Boult and captain Hardik Pandya took two wickets each, while Vignesh Puthur claimed one.
Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, returning to cricket after approximately 93 days, failed to take any wickets. He bowled four overs and conceded 29 runs. A highlight of the match was Virat Kohli welcoming Jasprit Bumrah back to the field by hitting a six off his bowling.