Virat Kohli expressed his admiration for the Chinnaswamy Stadium, calling it a “special place to play cricket” as Royal Challengers Bengaluru wrapped up their home matches with a victory. Despite a tumultuous start to the season due to last year’s tragic stampede, RCB managed to secure four wins out of five games at their home ground.
Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal’s explosive partnership of 115 runs helped RCB chase down Gujarat Titans’ challenging target of 206 runs with five wickets in hand. Kohli, who scored a quickfire 81 runs, was named the player-of-the-match for his stellar performance.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium was cleared to host seven IPL matches, including the final, after passing a safety review by government agencies. Kohli expressed his happiness at being able to play at their home ground and win four games, hoping to return later in the season.
Kohli praised Padikkal’s innings of 55 runs off 27 balls, acknowledging it as the turning point in the chase. Despite a strong start by Gujarat Titans, RCB’s bowlers managed to restrict them to a manageable total.
GT skipper Shubman Gill lamented the dropped catch of Kohli on zero, acknowledging it as a crucial moment in the game. He pointed out their middle-overs slowdown as a key factor in their loss.
Overall, Kohli was pleased with RCB’s performance and the support from the fans at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, hoping to carry the momentum forward in the remaining matches of the season.
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