🏏IPL 2026: RCB vs KKR, 57th Match, at Raipur🏏 - Page 68

Defending champions flex themselves - Two wins in two games for RCB in Raipur, and that takes them to the top of the table. With 16 points now, the Royal Challengers have one foot in the playoffs. The game was delayed by almost an hour and a half due to the weather, but the crowd's patience was rewarded with another memorable knock from Kohli in the chase. Some things, it seems, are worth waiting for. And the chase master didn't disappoint. Lost in his own greatness, produced one of the finest knocks of this season.

Devdutt Padikkal: (Another good win for you boys tonight?) Yeah, definitely. That was an important game for us. We wanted to make sure that we keep putting pressure on the rest of the sides and I'm glad that we did that today. (About his good form) Yeah, it's been going good. I think it's important that I keep this momentum going and keep contributing to the side. And as long as I'm doing that, I'm happy. (About Kohli's knock) Yeah, you know, like I said many times, it's incredible to bat alongside him. He does this so often. If you wake him up any time of the day, he's going to come and do that in a run chase. So it was really great to see some exquisite shots and obviously, just watching and learning. (Does Virat get nervous?) I don't think so because like at this point, I don't think he needs to be nervous. He's done this so many times. He's scored so many runs. You saw he got his 14,000th run today. So I don't think that requires any nervousness. (RCB need to keep up this momentum?) Yeah, of course. You know, we want to finish in that top two spots and we are looking to do that and hopefully we continue to win games and that momentum will carry us through to the playoffs.

Originally posted by: Prizi

as promised I'm gonna support CSK on Friday

They are keeping lossing their main players kiya hi jeet payenge

Atp I am feeling bad for players nd Rutu (as a captain)

Originally posted by: Arpita00001

Our Overton is injured now how we reach playoffs

Im worried that thy should not go below the current position if the below teams come up

HUNDRED FOR KOHLI! From just 58 balls. 9th hundred in IPL cricket for Virat. A knock of the highest order from the chase master. The Raipur crowd, who had to wait patiently through the rain earlier in the evening, have been treated to a special knock in what is the final game of the season at this venue. Low full toss, outside off. Kohli walks across and drills it to long off for a single to reach his hundred. Just a raise of the bat from Virat to acknowledge the applause from the crowd and his teammates.

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.

Originally posted by: Arpita00001

Csk ke playoff chancrs jyaada lag rahe

But how only csk players are keep getting injured

It's a well planned mystery - If you know, you know. MSD haven't played a single match yet. That's a another well planned mystery. You gotta look to another side of the coin, not just what's being portrayed.

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.

Originally posted by: Rosyme

Im worried that thy should not go below the current position if the below teams come up

At least they should stay at 5-6 if not qualifying

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.