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"Bowlers Made The Difference": Sanjay Manjrekar Snubs Virat Kohli Again, Triggers RCB Fans

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) climb to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table with a win over Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli draws plenty of praise for his instrumental show. Kohli is the top-scoring batter in the league this season, with 443 runs to his name in 10 matches. However, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels it's the franchise's bowling unit that has played a more important role in the team's rise to the top standings.

'Haven't Punched Above Weight': RCB Official Wants Star Duo To Do More

A big part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's success this season has been the performance of under-rated spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma but their director of cricket Mo Bobat doesn't think the two are punching above their weight. Both Krunal and Suyash have managed to stem the flow of runs in the middle overs, complimenting a strong batting unit. While Krunal has bagged 13 wickets, Suyash has kept his economy rate under eight runs per over in the nine games he has been a part of.

IPL 2025 Playoffs Scenario For All 10 Teams Explained

The 'Revenge Week' of IPL 2025 delivered a blockbuster Sunday for all the cricket fans as the teams perfectly lived up to the theme of the week. The day began with Mumbai Indians registering a big 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants at the Wankhede Stadium. It was MI's fifth win on trot which gave them 12 points after 10 matches. Later, Royal Challengers Bengaluru avenged their previous defeat against Delhi Capitals with a six-wicket victory at the Arun Jaitely stadium.

"Today Was His Day": Virat Kohli's Blockbuster Praise For Krunal Pandya

Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered an emphatic six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals to climb at the top of the IPL 2025 points table on Sunday. Playing at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in the national capital, RCB opted to bowl and restricted DC to 162/8 in 20 overs. Later, the visitors chased down the target in just 18.3 overs and reached 14 points after 10 matches. The biggest hero of RCB's win was all-rounder Krunal Pandya who not only scalped a wicket but also played an unbeaten knock of 73* off 47 balls.

Delhi Capitals Eye Improved Middle-Overs Batting Show Against Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders

Delhi Capitals would aim for an improved batting effort in the middle overs when they face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match in Delhi on Tuesday. DC have suffered two defeats in their last four matches, including a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, and will look to avoid any hiccups at the business end of the tournament. Abhishek Porel has batted with plenty of aggressive intent at the top of the order but veteran Faf fu Plessis will quickly need to get used the slow nature of surface at Kotla after struggling in his comeback game.

Watch: Virat Kohli Catches Throw While Batting, Kuldeep Yadav's 'Obstruction' Appeal Wins Internet

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets in their IPL 2025 match on Sunday at the Arun Jaitely Stadium. Opting to bowl first, RCB restricted DC at 162/8 with Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalping three wickets. Later, the visitors went across the line in just 18.3 overs after Krunal Pandya and Virat Kohli scored 74* and 51 runs respectively. However, there was a moment in the match which could have altered the result of the game in favour of DC.

"Perfect Match Is Yet To Come": Kevin Pietersen Hopeful Of DC's Comeback Despite RCB Loss

Team mentor Kevin Pietersen believes that the Delhi Capitals are yet to find their "perfect match" and underscored the important part that toss played in their six-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With eyes at the top, Delhi savoured the bitter taste of defeat for the second time in their third fixture and slipped to the fourth spot. After losing the toss, Delhi had the challenge of putting up a mounting target for visitors in their home den.

"We Were 10-15 Runs Short": DC Skipper Axar Patel's Honest Admission After RCB Loss

Delhi Capitals' (DC) captain Axar Patel admitted that his side was short by at least 10-15 runs after they suffered a six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the national capital. Speaking after the match on Sunday, Axar said, "I feel like we were 10-15 runs short. Our intent was there, but the wicket was hard to bat on it was two-paced and became better once the dew came on," as quoted from ESPNCricinfo. Despite showing aggression early on, Delhi kept losing wickets at crucial moments. Axar felt that a more significant contribution from one batter staying till the end could have made the difference.

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"Bowlers Made The Difference": Sanjay Manjrekar Snubs Virat Kohli Again, Triggers RCB Fans

'Haven't Punched Above Weight': RCB Official Wants Star Duo To Do More

IPL 2025 Playoffs Scenario For All 10 Teams Explained

"Today Was His Day": Virat Kohli's Blockbuster Praise For Krunal Pandya

Delhi Capitals Eye Improved Middle-Overs Batting Show Against Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders

Watch: Virat Kohli Catches Throw While Batting, Kuldeep Yadav's 'Obstruction' Appeal Wins Internet

"Perfect Match Is Yet To Come": Kevin Pietersen Hopeful Of DC's Comeback Despite RCB Loss

"We Were 10-15 Runs Short": DC Skipper Axar Patel's Honest Admission After RCB Loss