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Virat Kohli hails Devdutt Padikkal’s 55 off 27 in RCB’s win over GT: ‘His innings was the clear difference’
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Virat Kohli hails Devdutt Padikkal’s 55 off 27 in RCB’s win over GT: ‘His innings was the clear difference’

The Indian Express·Express News Service·about 1 month ago
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates his fifty with batting partner Devdutt Padikkal during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans. (AP Photo) Virat Kohli was named Player of the Match for his 81 off 44 balls against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday. However, at the post-match presentation ceremony, Kohli was quick to turn the spotlight on his younger partner Devdutt Padikkal, whose explosive 55 off 27 balls set the tone for Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful 206-run chase against the Titans in an Indian Premier League group stage clash. While Kohli anchored the chase with his trademark control and acceleration, Padikkal’s early burst ensured RCB were never behind the rate, as the pair stitched together a 115-run partnership that effectively sealed the contest’s outcome. “I think Dev’s done this twice this season, where he’s come in and absolutely played a blinder from ball one.…

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