The stadium was filled with shirts featuring Kohli’s number and his name, the former India Ctain delivered on the largest stage yet again. He’ll be 38 this year, but a player known for his ability in chases showed he has plenty of energy left as he clocked up his fastest IPL 50. Kohli and Venkatesh, the other opener, both of whom scored 32 runs in 16 balls, set RCB off to a great start with a 62-run first wicket stand. Mohammed Siraj, who dismissed Iyer before Kagiso Raibada took out Devdutt Padikkal, gave Gujarat the opening. Rashid Khan was able to swing the momentum in favor of the Titans by claiming two scalps in one over. Rajat Padikkal, who had been ctain for 15 runs, and Krunal Pandya were soon after. Kohli, who will retire from T20 Internationals after the World Cup in 2024, was stoic as he shared an important 41-run partnership to steady the chase. David scored 24 runs before leaving, so Kohli and Jitesh Sharma were left to lead RCB towards victory. Kohli gave the crowd the iconic finish they wanted as he smashed Arshad khan over the long-on line for six. “Such a demand is made by the sport of today. Kohli, who won the player of the match award, said that these young players are always pushing him to improve his game. It’s exciting because it gives me something to work toward. It’s exciting to me that I am improving. I like to find out where I can do better.