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Virat Kohli, Player of the Match: The celebration was not a big one because we know the importance of the points. It is a conscious effort to contribute more to the team. The fact I did not score runs, it eats me up because I have been playing well. It bothers you because that has been the goal - to be the best version. Century or no century, the more important thing is to finish the game. (On if he was feeling pressure) There is a reason people say pressure is a privilege - it keeps you humble. Good pressure always helps you improve your game. A couple of games that do not go your way, you feel a bit of nervousness and that helps you. It takes a lot of effort, but it helps your game go up. Those failures are so important because that puts you in a place to get back (to where you have been and do what has gotten you there). (What pleased him most) Just my positions at the crease, not doing anything extravagant and backing my game. Picking length, hitting the gaps I can hit. Happy I was able to back my game. (On breaking so many records) I just love batting, even after all this. That is my core feeling. What an honour to be competing at this level and against the very best still. Just give my heart and soul out there because it is going to finish one day. Want to make the most of it, and look forward to pressure situations, where I am feeling a bit of heat and then I challenge myself to just go for it. Sport teaches you a lot as a person. You build your character (when you perform under pressure). Even after all these years, it is the love for the game. I just love hitting the ball in the middle of the bat. That joy is still there and it is all God's grace, and I am thankful and grateful.
Rajat Patidar, RCB captain: (On his injury) I am okay, it was a proper headshot (laughs). (On topping the table) It feels great. You play well in the tournament and everyone came in the different stage and doing their job for the team. We are taking it one game and one step at a time. (On how he felt after the first innings) Very satisfied. After ten overs, the way we controlled their inningsâŠ.to restrict them (for 192 after their start) is a good sign for us. Last game, we played on the same track and there was variable bounce, and so we played four seamers. (On Kohli) I don't have words, but he is used to doing great things. We have played good cricket. Two more league games, one game at a time. We are traveling to Dharamsala - good track to bat, and we will try to win. (On Salt's possible return) I don't know but he will come soon.
Ajinkya Rahane, KKR captain: We thought 190 was a competitive total. The batters who batted thought it was a competitive total. Good effort by the batters. Our fielding was really good (in last few games). Defending a total, that catch of Kohli, you want to hang on - that I felt was the difference. First six overs, we knew it was going to be easy (to bat on). Last five games, in the middle overs, we took wickets. But credit goes to Kohli, and that partnership between him and Padikkal was the game. While chasing a total, Virat is a dangerous player. He is a dangerous player anyway. Padikkal has also been batting well. Guys are working hard but you can drop catches - that is okay. (On Tyagi) He has been really good for us, working really hard. What I like about him is his clear mindset.
Padikkal: It was an important game for us, want to make sure we keep pressure on the other sides. It has been going good. Important that I keep this momentum going. As long as I am doing that, I am happy. (On Kohli's knock) It is incredible to bat alongside him. He does this so often. If you wake him up at any time of the day, he is going to come in and do this. Just watching and learning. (On if Kohli was nervous after two ducks) I don't think so (smiles). Don't think he needs to get nervous. He got his 14000th run today, so that does not require any nervousness. You want to finish in the top two spots and hopefully that momentum will carry us into the playoffs.
12:21am A brilliant run-chase, spearheaded, unsurprisingly, by Kohli. He set the tempo early and ensured it never dropped. He attacked pace, he took down spin whenever he got the chance and he batted through, ensuring there would be no hiccups. Padikkal supported him throughout and that partnership knocked the stuffing out of KKR. KKR did get a few wickets towards the end but by then, RCB had effectively killed off the run-chase.
This result means RCB are now nicely-placed at the top and even eyeing a top two finish. KKR's hopes are hanging by a thread, meanwhile, and they will now need to win all their remaining games, while also hoping for several other results going their way.
Swaroop: "Somebody mentioned around the beginning of the chase that Kohli would score a 100. Kudos to them for being the first!"
Shaheer: "Yeah, we are still in 2016. Virat century, Narine economical, Bhuvi with the purple cap, and Mr. Pandey taking screamers at point"
3 needed. Dubey to bowl to his former Vidarbha teammate. Around the wicket
END OF OVER:19 | 9 Runs | RCB: 190/4 (3 runs required from 6 balls, RR: 10.00, RRR: 3.00)
- Jitesh Sharma4 (4b)
- Virat Kohli105 (60b)
- Vaibhav Arora4-0-48-0
- Kartik Tyagi4-0-32-3
Just five needed now
Afzal: "this catch by Pandey might be the catch of the season.. WHAT A CATCH!!!"
END OF OVER:18 | 9 Runs 1 Wkt | RCB: 181/4 (12 runs required from 12 balls, RR: 10.05, RRR: 6.00)
- Jitesh Sharma1 (1b)
- Virat Kohli99 (57b)
- Kartik Tyagi4-0-32-3
- Anukul Roy3-0-36-0
Vedant: "Manish Pandey turning back the clock! What a stunning catch!"
Jitesh on strike now
TH David c Pandey b Kartik Tyagi 2 (9m 3b 0x4 0x6) SR: 66.66
Aayush Pathak: "16.4, absolutel elegance, a pleasure to eye, a fantabulous cricket shot that is! Class and legend of the game, treat to watch him batting!"
Tyagi to bowl out. 21 off 18
END OF OVER:17 | 15 Runs | RCB: 172/3 (21 runs required from 18 balls, RR: 10.11, RRR: 7.00)
- Tim David1 (1b)
- Virat Kohli92 (54b)
- Anukul Roy3-0-36-0
- Sunil Narine4-0-31-1
Ash: "Kohli completes 14000 runs in T20. "
36 off 24
END OF OVER:16 | 12 Runs 1 Wkt | RCB: 157/3 (36 runs required from 24 balls, RR: 9.81, RRR: 9.00)
- Virat Kohli79 (49b)
- Sunil Narine4-0-31-1
- Vaibhav Arora3-0-39-0
RM Patidar c Rahane b Narine 11 (17m 8b 0x4 1x6) SR: 137.5

