Devdutt Padikkal shared that Virat Kohli advised him to maintain a high run rate and keep pressure on the bowlers while Kohli anchored the innings.

In fact, his 26-ball 61 for RCB was representative of the transformation happening to his batting since 2024 or early 2025.

RCB's Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli exploited SRH's bowling lapses, leading to a swift victory in 15.4 overs despite SRH posting 201 for 9.

RCB vs SRH: Devdutt Padikkal's aggressive innings laid the foundation for RCB's win, prompting Virat Kohli to adopt a supporting role during the chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the target of 202 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 opener with more than 4 overs to spare.

Devdutt Padikkal's 26-ball-61 crusted with class and Virat Kohli's masterly unbeaten half-century powered RCB to a dominant six-wicket victory over SRH.

RCB has not made big changes to their squad ahead of the new season, but some good additions of Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, and Jacob Bethell, along with Devdutt Padikkal looking in great touch ahead of the season.

R Ashwin feels that Josh Hazlewood's absence in the opening few games will see Jacob Bethell, Jacob Duffy and Mangesh Yadav fighting for the vacant spot.

Auqib Nabi scalped 60 wickets across the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, including a fifer in the final.

Karnataka vs J&K Highlights, Ranji Trophy Final Day 4: Qamran Iqbal slammed an unbeaten 94 as Jammu and Kashmir's lead over Karnataka swelled to 477 runs at the close of play on Day 4 of the Ranji Trophy Final in Hubballi.