'Virat Kohli Kept Backing me...': Krunal Pandya Reveals 'Scratchy' Phase During Match-Winning Partnership

DC vs RCB, IPL 2025: Things looked a little tricky when Royal Challengers Bengaluru were reduced to 26 for three by Delhi on Sunday. The RCB side were chasing a modest 163 to win. Once RCB lost their third wicket which was the wicket of their captain - Rajat Patidar - Krunal Pandya walked into the middle to join Virat Kohli . Initially, Krunal seemed a little uneasy in the middle before he got his eye in and opened up. Along with Kohli, Krunal stitched a match-winning 119-run stand. Eventually, RCB won the game by six wickets to go top of the table. 

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Following the win, Krunal admitted how Kohli helped him throughout the stand. Krunal revealed that he was scratchy early on, but then things improved. He remained unbeaten on 73* off 47 balls. His knock was laced with four sixes and five fours.

'But he kept backing me. Then I got my mojo back'

"It is quite satisfying. My role was clear. If we lose three early wickets, I can go in Make sure we stitch a partnership. We have such great powerhitters - David, Jitesh and Shepherd. We can take down the bowling. Glad that I fulfilled my role. When Virat is at the other end, it is quite easy. First 20 balls, It was scratchy for me. But he kept backing me. Then I got my mojo back. So, a lot of credit to Virat," he said at the post-match presentation after being adjudicated as the Player of the Match. 

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What Lies Ahead For RCB?

High-flying RCB will now take on Chennai in a game where they would start overwhelming favourites. Can RCB continue their dominant run and become the first team to seal a playoff berth? Also, can Kohli continue his purple patch and take RCB through to the knockout stages of IPL 2025?