IPL 2026: Virat Kohli hails Devdutt Padikkal as the real hero in RCB’s thumping win over GT

RCB superstar Virat Kohli heaped praise on his teammate Devdutt Padikkal, calling his innings the real difference in his side's win over GT in IPL 2026.

New Delhi: Virat Kohli starred with the bat as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) thrashed Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets on Friday, April 25, to continue their impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The defending champions signed off on a high from the Chinnaswamy Stadium, concluding their home leg at the venue with four wins in five games.

RCB will play their remaining two home matches in Raipur in the ongoing season. Kohli slammed a brilliant knock of 81 runs off 44 balls to help the hosts chase down the target of 206 runs in just 18.5 overs and bag the Player of the Match award in his side’s thumping victory against the Gujarat Titans.

However, the senior batter credited his teammate Devdutt Padikkal for being the hero in RCB’s victory. In........

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