Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli dedicated his ‘Player of the Match’ award to his teammate Devdutt Padikkal after their team’s impressive seven-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 clash.
The match, which took place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, saw Kohli play a crucial unbeaten innings of 73 runs. However, Kohli was quick to acknowledge the contribution of Padikkal, who scored a brilliant 61 runs to set the stage for RCB’s successful chase.
In a post-match interview, Kohli expressed his admiration for Padikkal’s performance and stated, “I don’t know why they have given it to me. Devdutt’s innings was the game-changer for us. He set the platform for our victory and deserves all the credit.”
The partnership between Kohli and Padikkal proved to be the turning point of the match, as they guided RCB to victory with ease. Kohli’s selfless gesture in dedicating his award to Padikkal highlights the camaraderie and team spirit within the RCB camp.
With this win, RCB further solidified their position at the top of the IPL 2025 points table. Kohli’s leadership and Padikkal’s stellar performance have certainly set the tone for RCB’s campaign in the tournament, as they aim to clinch their maiden IPL title.
