Delhi: The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 played on 29 May in Mullanpur. Punjab’s team was all out for just 101 runs in the first innings. Virat Kohli showed amazing agility on the field. His energy, the style of celebrating and the attempt to stop every run impressed everyone.
There was a big contribution to victory
Although Kohli’s bat remained calm in this match, but already, RCB had laid the foundation of victory by covering Punjab on a low score. The run chase was easy and RCB won the match by 8 wickets.
De Villiers Kohli’s impressed by energy
In a conversation with broadcasters after the match, de Villiers tied the bridges of praise of Virat Kohli. He said that Kohli may be moving towards the last stop of his career, but his enthusiasm and hunger to win the trophy is still the same.
“Business style shown as soon as he gets off the bus”
De Villiers told that as soon as the Kohli team got off the bus, the focus and seriousness on their face were clearly visible. His eyes were looking to win. De Villiers admitted that Kohli’s energy also motivates the rest of the players of the team.
“Best performance saved for the finals”
De Villiers said, “Even though he has not been able to score runs in this match, it does not matter. The passion he has shown is enough. I think Kohli is saving his best performance for the final.”
Final match will be held on June 3
RCB will now play its fourth IPL final in Ahmedabad on June 3. Fans hope that this time the wait for Kohli and RCB will end and the team will get the first trophy.
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