Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar delivered exceptional half-centuries, followed by strong bowling performances, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept their playoff aspirations alive with a commanding 60-run victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL on Thursday. Kohli’s 47-ball 92 anchored RCB’s innings, with notable partnerships: 72 off 32 balls alongside Patidar (55 off 23 balls) and 92 off 46 balls with Cameron Green (46 off 27 balls), propelling RCB to a total of 241/7.