NEW DELHI: In a thrilling encounter at the Wankhede Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their decade-long winless streak against Mumbai Indians with a nail-biting 12-run victory. RCB set a formidable target of 221/5, powered by Virat Kohli’s fluent 67, Rajat Patidar’s explosive 64, and Jitesh Sharma’s quickfire 40 off 19 balls. Mumbai Indians, despite a valiant effort, finished at 209/9.
However, the match was not the only highlight of the evening. A heartwarming moment captured on video has since gone viral, showcasing Virat Kohli’s kindness towards a young fan. As Kohli made his way to the dressing room, a little girl, perched on her guardian’s shoulders, reached out with a pamphlet over the tall barricade. With a smile, Kohli took the pamphlet, signed it, and carefully handed it back, bringing joy to the young fan and those around her who quickly captured the touching scene on their phones.
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On the field, Jasprit Bumrah made a strong comeback for Mumbai, conceding only 29 runs in his four overs. Despite a solid 89-run partnership between Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, Mumbai’s innings crumbled late, with both set batsmen falling within four balls. Krunal Pandya’s heroics in the final over sealed the victory for RCB, who also recently broke a 17-year drought against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians’ struggles continued, marking their fourth defeat in five games this season.