Virat Kohli Celebrates 'Special' Chinnaswamy Victory with Home Series Triumph

Cricket icon Virat Kohli hailed the Chinnaswamy Stadium as a 'special place' following Royal Challengers Bengaluru's successful close to their home series. Despite the season's initial controversies due to last year's tragic stampede, RCB finished strong with a dynamic 115-run partnership between Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal against the Gujarat Titans.

Led by Kohli's standout 81 in just 44 balls, RCB conquered a formidable 206-run chase, securing their fourth victory out of five home games. The Chinnaswamy Stadium, recently cleared for hosting IPL 2026 matches, lent an electric atmosphere, much to the delight of its enthusiastic fans.

Kohli, now the Orange Cap holder with 328 runs, lauded Padikkal's quickfire 55 as the defining factor of the match. Despite Gujarat's strong start, RCB's strategic play and unwavering partnerships ensured a memorable win. GT skipper Shubman Gill noted missed opportunities in their defense, as they struggled to maintain the pace in critical overs.

(With inputs from agencies.)