India’s New Delhi In light of the “challenging wicket,” Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batsman Virat Kohli emphasized the significance of the victory against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the current Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Sunday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

With a six-wicket victory against the Delhi Capitals (DC), RCB secured their sixth victory of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, continuing their remarkable run. With the victory, RCB climbed to the top of the standings.

The innings was stabilized by Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya’s vital 119-run partnership. Pandya was the night’s standout, staying undefeated at 73 from 47 deliveries with five fours and four sixes, while Kohli played a cool knock of 51 from 47 balls, striking four boundaries.

Kohli said that by sprinting hard and hitting boundaries strategically, he concentrated on maximizing scoring possibilities. Additionally, he expected Krunal Pandya’s influence throughout the tournament and commended his play.

“Considering the surface, that was a huge victory. Compared to the preceding games, this wicket played very differently. I constantly check with the dugout throughout a pursuit to see whether we are on track, what my job is, etc. Today was Krunal’s day. We were anticipating his arrival with the bat at the event. Which bowlers should be targeted? During the post-match presentation, Virat Kohli said, “I try to make sure I don’t stop my singles and doubles and combine with the occasional boundary.”

Kohli emphasized how crucial flexibility is. He also emphasized the team’s excellent performance and communication, which led to seven victories in 10 games.

He praised their hitting lineup’s strength, especially the firepower that Tim David and Romario Shepherd offered. He acknowledged Krunal’s strong bowling performance and commended Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar for their world-class bowling. Even though Suyash hasn’t taken any wickets, he was also regarded as a possible dark horse.

“You can’t simply go out and hit this year; you need to evaluate, comprehend the situation, and then make plans appropriately. We have seven victories out of ten because of our excellent team communication during hitting. For us, it looks fine. For greater strength, Romario (Shepherd) comes after Tim (David). That back-end firepower is undoubtedly helpful. Both Bhuvi and Hazlewood are elite bowlers. He wears the Purple Cap on his head for a purpose. Krunal also bowled effectively. Remember that Suyash might also be the dark horse. He has been excellent even if he didn’t get any wickets,” he continued.