Royal Challengers Bangalore bounced back from a recent loss with a 7-wicket win over Punjab Kings. The match, held in Mullanpur, saw Virat Kohli score an unbeaten 73 off 54 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Post-Match Encounter
After the game, Kohli met with Punjab Kings players and owner Preity Zinta. A photo of their meeting shows Kohli and Zinta shaking hands and chatting. Kohli even showed Zinta pictures of his kids, Vamika and Akaay, on his phone. Zinta was seen smiling at the photos.
Virat Kohli with Preity Zinta. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/KtfNjIpxO2
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 20, 2025
Match Highlights
Chasing 158, Royal Challengers Bangalore won the match thanks to Kohli’s knock and Devdutt Padikkal’s 61 off 35 balls. Padikkal’s innings included 4 sixes and 5 fours. This win came just two days after Punjab Kings beat them in Bengaluru.
- Kohli’s 73* off 54 balls included 1 six and 7 fours.
- Padikkal’s 61 off 35 balls featured 4 sixes and 5 fours.
Kohli’s Record-Breaking Feat
Kohli’s 73* helped him break David Warner’s record for the most 50+ scores in the IPL. Kohli now has 67 such scores, surpassing Warner’s 66.
Kohli married actress Anushka Sharma in December 2017. They have two kids, Vamika and Akaay, born in January 2021 and February 2024, respectively.
Virat Kohli meeting Preity Zinta and PBKS players. 🥹❤️pic.twitter.com/jaMz1HKQLY
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 21, 2025