Kohli, Padikkal, bowlers keep RCB’s dominant away record intact

RCB Maintain Dominant Away Record with 7-Wicket Win Over PBKS

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 73 and Devdutt Padikkal's 61 helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) maintain their perfect record in chases this season, with a 7-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in IPL 2025.

Key Statistics

• RCB's fifth win away from home this season
• RCB's perfect record in chases this season
• Kohli's third fifty in as many innings in a run-chase in IPL 2025
• Padikkal's first IPL fifty in 22 innings

Match Summary

RCB's spinners, led by Krunal Pandya (2/25), dominated the middle overs, restricting PBKS to 157/6. RCB's batsmen, led by Kohli and Padikkal, chased down the target with ease, with Kohli scoring an unbeaten 73 and Padikkal scoring 61.

Player of the Match

Virat Kohli (RCB) – unbeaten 73

Next Matches

• RCB vs Rajasthan Royals on April 24
• PBKS vs Kolkata Knight Riders on April 26