Devdutt Padikkal’s successful return to Royal Challengers Bangalore has been attributed to his flourishing partnership with Virat Kohli in the IPL. The duo recently shared a 95-run stand against Rajasthan Royals, marking their fourth 50+ partnership of the season. Padikkal, who initially had a quiet start, has found his form with 151 runs in his last three innings, while Kohli’s strong season continued with a 70(42) knock, placing him second in the Orange Cap list.
Former South African cricketer Shaun Pollock praised Kohli for his approach in handling Padikkal’s talent during their partnership, noting how Kohli’s guidance and encouragement have been instrumental in Padikkal’s success. Pollock emphasized Kohli’s tactical understanding of building an innings, which has helped Padikkal pace himself effectively.
The 95-run partnership between Kohli and Padikkal set the stage for a competitive total of 203-5, leading to RCB’s first home win of the season. With this victory, RCB reached 12 points and solidified their position as strong contenders for the playoffs in IPL 2025.
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