In Pics: Virat Kohli keeps RCB in IPL playoffs hunt

Kohli's Dominant Innings

Virat Kohli slammed 92 to set up a 60-run win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru over Punjab Kings and keep their slim playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League.

Two crucial partnerships for RCB

Kohli, 35, rode his luck and shared two crucial partnerships with Rajat Patidar (55) and Cameron Green (46) as Bengaluru scored a big 241/7 at the Dharamsala stadium.

Punjab's Fielding Woes

Punjab paid the price for some sloppy fielding, dropping Kohli twice on zero and 10 off debutant seamer Vidwath Kaverappa.

Rossouw's Promising Start

Rilee Rossouw gave Punjab a promising start, putting on 65 runs for the second wicket with Jonny Bairstow (27).

Bengaluru's Bowling Success

RCB bowler Swapnil Singh, who took two wickets, said the victory meant a lot to the side. "The ball was swinging initially, so I looked to swing it. Pressure is less when everybody is (scoring) runs," he said.

Kohli's Strategic Approach

Kohli said he is always aiming to improve his game. "I brought out the slog-sweep to the spinners. I know I can hit it as I've done it in the past," he said.

Punjab's Disappointing Campaign

Punjab skipper Sam Curran said it had been a "frustrating and disappointing" end to their campaign.

Bengaluru's Winning Streak

Bengaluru, who registered their fourth win in a row, saw their innings being interrupted briefly by a spell of rain and hailstorm.

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