In a thrilling IPL encounter at Dharamshala, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) achieved a resounding victory over Punjab Kings, keeping their playoff dreams alive. With a crushing 60-run win, RCB demonstrated exceptional performance when it mattered the most.
Batting first after losing the toss, RCB set a formidable target of 242 runs, thanks to an explosive innings by Virat Kohli who scored 92 runs off just 47 balls, including 7 fours and 6 sixes. Despite an early setback with Faf du Plessis departing for 9 runs, Kohli's aggressive batting set the stage for a high score. Rajat Patidar supported well, smashing 55 runs off 23 balls.
The bowlers then stepped up, with Mohammad Siraj taking three key wickets, supported by Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, and Karn Sharma, each claiming two wickets, dismantling the Punjab batting lineup. Punjab Kings crumbled under pressure, managing only 181 runs in 17 overs, thereby sealing their fate in the tournament.
