In a light-hearted moment following
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emphatic victory over
Rajasthan Royals,
Tim David pulled a playful prank on teammate
Virat Kohli. After the match, a video shared on RCB’s social media showed David mischievously hiding one of Kohli’s bats from his kit bag.
Initially puzzled, Kohli looked around trying to locate the missing bat, only to eventually realize he had been pranked. The moment drew laughter from the dressing room and fans alike, adding a touch of fun to RCB’s winning momentum.
On the field, RCB delivered a dominant performance, securing a convincing nine-wicket win over RR on Saturday. Chasing a modest target of 174, Virat Kohli anchored the innings with a composed and unbeaten knock of 62 runs from 45 balls, showcasing his classic strokeplay and experience. However, it was Phil Salt who stole the spotlight with a blistering 65 off just 33 deliveries, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Match award.
This crucial win has elevated RCB to the third spot on the points table, with four victories in six matches so far in the tournament. The team appears to be in great form, both on and off the field and their confidence is visibly high as they continue their campaign in the Indian Premier League.
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Looking ahead, RCB’s next fixture will be against Punjab Kings on Friday at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. With the team hitting its stride and the dressing room atmosphere buzzing with energy, fans will be hoping for another strong performance to keep the momentum going. Whether it’s with the bat or with pranks, RCB is currently enjoying its time in the spotlight.
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