RCB dominated KKR to claim a convincing 82-run victory, marking their fifth win in the tournament. KKR's chase of 195 proved too much, as they were held to 112 for 9 after 20 overs. The win was fueled by a disciplined bowling performance—specifically from Chris Morris (2 for 17) and Washington Sundar (2 for 20)—and a brilliant 73-run knock from AB de Villiers in only 33 balls.
Royal Challengers Bangalore thrashed Kolkata Knight Riders and registered victory by 82 runs. This is RCB’s fifth win in the tournament. Chasing a target of 195 runs, KKR’s team could only manage 112 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs. The bowlers played a significant role in RCB’s victory as Chris Morris took 2 for 17 in 4 overs and Washington Sundar took wickets for 20 runs in 4 overs. AB de Villiers scored 73 runs off 33 balls.
This victory stands as Bangalore's widest winning margin over Kolkata to date, far surpassing last year's 10-run win. KKR's batting lineup struggled heavily; Shubman Gill led the way with 32, followed by Andre Russell and Rahul Tripathi with 16 apiece. No other player managed to score 10 runs. Supporting the win, RCB's bowlers Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Mohammad Siraj, and Isuru Udana each contributed a wicket to the tally.
RCB had earlier set a high bar with 194 for the loss of just two wickets. AB de Villiers was the catalyst, playing a high-intensity innings featuring 6 sixes and 5 fours, effectively dismantling the bowling of Nagerkoti, Cummins, Russell, and Krishna. He formed a century-partnership for the third wicket with skipper Virat Kohli, who contributed 33 off 28. This collaboration was more than just a match-winning stand; it marked a historic milestone as the pair surpassed 3,000 partnership runs together.