Krunal Pandya Shines as RCB Clinch Third Straight Win
RCB Dominates DC, Climbs to Top of IPL 2025 Table
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is on fire! They secured their third consecutive victory on Sunday, defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets and taking the lead in the IPL 2025 points table. The match took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, where Krunal Pandya emerged as the star performer for RCB.
Krunal’s All-Around Brilliance
Chasing a target of 163 runs, RCB reached 165/4 in just 18.3 overs, thanks to Krunal Pandya’s remarkable unbeaten knock of 73 runs off 47 balls. He smashed five fours and four sixes, maintaining a blistering strike rate of 155.32. Adding to his batting heroics, Krunal also delivered a crucial spell with the ball, taking the wicket of former RCB skipper Faf du Plessis for 28 runs.
Virat Kohli’s Praise for Krunal
After the match, RCB captain Virat Kohli couldn’t hide his admiration for Krunal’s performance. He said, “Today was his day. We were waiting for him to come into the tournament with the bat.” Kohli also highlighted Krunal’s ability to adapt to the conditions and contribute significantly to the team’s success.
RCB’s Winning Formula
Kohli emphasized the importance of teamwork and communication in RCB’s current winning streak. He said, “We have communicated beautifully as a team in the batting and that’s the reason we have 7 wins out of 10.
RCB’s strong batting lineup, coupled with their potent bowling attack led by Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, has proved to be a formidable combination. With the team looking strong and confident, RCB fans are eagerly anticipating their future performances.
Orange and Purple Cap Standings
Virat Kohli continues to shine at the top of the Orange Cap race with 443 runs in 10 matches, while RCB’s Josh Hazlewood has taken the Purple Cap lead with 18 wickets in 10 matches.
