Virat Kohli hit an excellent 92 off 47 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru claimed a 60-run win over Punjab Kings to maintain alive their slim hopes of constructing the Indian Premier League play-offs.
Kohli, the IPL’s prime run-scorer, smashed six sixes and 7 fours, however fell in need of a century after he was caught at deep additional cowl off Arshdeep Singh.
Rajat Patidar additionally thrashed six sixes in a 23-ball 55, whereas Australia’s Cameron Inexperienced made 46 as RCB racked up an imposing 241-7 on the Dharamsala Stadium.
Punjab began brightly of their reply, with South Africa’s Rilee Rossouw shared 65 for the second wicket with England’s Jonny Bairstow, who hit 27 off 16 balls.
However following Rossouw’s dismissal within the ninth over for an outstanding 61 off 27 balls, Sam Curran’s aspect faltered and so they have been bowled out for 181 in 17 overs.