Krunal Pandya Explains Virat Kohli’s Role Behind His Match-Winning 73 Against Delhi Capitals

After his winning performance of matches against the capital of Delhi (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) The Spinner on the left weapon Krunal Pandya admitted that his team has a lot of strikers in the game of Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, and Romario Shepherd who can shoot down any line of Bowling. Krunal Pandya received the game player for his exceptional overall performance in match 46 of the 2025 IPL. With the battle, the left striker played an undefeated round of 73 points of 47 balls at a typing rate of 155.32, which was laced with five limits and four maximums in his sleeves. With the ball, the Spinner caught a counter and conceded 28 points in its four overs.

“It is always good to see the results. Sometimes, when you have put the work hard behind the scenes, it feels good when it comes off. It’s quite satisfactory. My role was clear. If we lose three early counters, I can enter. Balls, it was striped for me.

In addition, the 34-year-old opened on his bowling alley and the expectations he has for himself by playing the game.

“As a Bow player, I always wanted to have a step ahead. I worked on my bowling alley. So, if you see the speed variations. Knowing that the strength of the drummers, I try to use it to my advantage. Strikers to continue guessing what I have in my armory,” added the versatile.

By summarizing the match, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) continued their impressive race in the season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, guaranteeing their seventh victory with a six -gate victory over the Capitals of Delhi (DC). The victory propelled RCB at the top of the point table.

Chasing a goal of 163, RCB endured a trembling start, losing three counters for only 26 points. Beginner Jacob Bethell managed 12 points before falling, while Devdutt Padikkal was dismissed for a duck. The run-out of Captain Rajat Patidar for 6 left the side in difficulty at 26/3.

However, a crucial partnership of 119 points between Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya ruled the sleeves. Kohli played a blow consisting of 51 out of 47 bullets, hitting four limits, while Pandya was the star of the night, remaining undefeated on 73 of 47 deliveries, with five four and four.

The pair assured that the RCB reached 100 in 13.3 Overs and maintained the execution rate required in check.

After Kohli’s dismissal in the hands of Dushmantha Chameera in the 17.5 Overs, Tim David joined Pandya and played a cameo, marking 19 points on five balls to seal the victory. RCB reached the target in 18.3 Overs.

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