Virat Kohli expressed his admiration for a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player who was bought for ₹5.75 Crores in the previous year’s mega-auction. The player in question, Krunal Pandya, played a pivotal role in RCB’s victory against Delhi Capitals (DC) by scoring an unbeaten 73 runs off 47 balls and taking a crucial wicket. Kohli praised Krunal’s performance, stating that the team had been eagerly anticipating such a display from him. He highlighted the team’s communication and strategy, emphasizing the importance of assessing conditions before executing plans. Kohli also commended the team’s batting strength and the contributions of other key players like Romario Shepherd and Josh Hazlewood. Currently leading the Orange Cap race with 443 runs, Kohli’s team is in a strong position with 7 wins out of 10 matches. Hazlewood leads the Purple Cap race with 18 wickets. The victory propelled RCB to the top of the IPL 2025 points table, showcasing their strong form and teamwork.
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