New Delhi: Virat Kohli Unfavorably watched at the Wankhede Stadium, he anchored Royal Challengers Bangalore’s batting effort with composure and control. He rotated the strike smartly and allowed Phil Salt – who was in devastating form – to dominate the bowling. Half-centuries from skipper Rajat Patidar and Kohli and a late flourish from Tim David combined with Salt’s smoky innings set RCB up to a formidable 240/4. Mumbai Indians.Salt scored 78 off 36 balls, sharing an opening stand of 120 with Kohli, who scored 50 off 38 balls. Patidar then continued the momentum with a 20-ball 53, adding 65 with Kohli, before David’s unbeaten 16-ball 34 provided the finishing touch.
In reply, Mumbai Indians managed 222/5, falling short despite a promising start. RCB spinner Suyash Sharma struck the decisive blow with a double strike in the eighth over, halting the chase at a crucial stage.However, the most talked about moment came after Kohli’s dismissal. After reaching his second fifty of the season, Kohli was dismissed by Hardik Pandya. As he walked back to the pavilion, the normally composed batsman was visibly angry. In a moment that quickly went viral, Kohli threw his helmet and gloves to show his frustration, showing his hunger for big scores despite solid contributions.Defending champions RCB have played four matches so far this season, winning three and losing one.With this win, RCB moved up to the third spot on the points table and will next face Lucknow Supergiants on April 15.
