Virat Kohli does that quietly, effortlessly and efficiently. Finishing unbeaten in two out of three fifties so far, both in chased down victories, ... Phil Salt is the other reason.

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt struck attacking half-centuries to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru register a dominant nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Salt hit six sixes and five fours in scoring 65 off 33 balls, while Kohli finished 62 not out off 45 balls. Riding on a 92-run opening stand from the duo, Bengaluru reached 175-1 in 17.3 overs.

RCB finished their power play on 65/0, Phil Salt 46 (23) and Virat Kohli 18 (13), Phil Salt brought up his fifty in the 8th over, and he kept smashing RR bowlers even after the field restrictions.

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt's opening stand of 95 helps Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the 2025 IPL.

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Salt hit six sixes and five fours in scoring 65 off 33 balls, while Kohli finished 62 not out off 45 balls. Riding on a 92-run opening stand from the duo, Bengaluru reached 175-1 in 17.3 overs.

Virat Kohli does that quietly, effortlessly and efficiently. Phil Salt has effectively allowed Virat Kohli to return to the anchor mode of batting that has now helped RCB win their fourth match ...

Virat Kohli and Phil Salt struck attacking half-centuries to help Royal Challengers Bengaluru register a dominant nine-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.