RCB’s Explosive Start in IPL 2025The IPL 2025 season began in spectacular fashion as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens. KKR set a target of 176 after scoring 175/8 in 20 overs. In response, RCB openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli launched an aggressive assault, racing to 80 runs without loss inside the powerplay, making it RCB’s second-highest powerplay total in IPL history.Let’s revisit RCB’s top four powerplay scores in IPL history.4. 79/0 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (Bengaluru, 2024)Chasing a mammoth 288, RCB had a blazing start, posting 79 in the powerplay. Virat Kohli’s 42 off 19 balls and Faf du Plessis’ 37 off 17 deliveries set the stage for an aggressive chase. However, despite the explosive start, RCB lost momentum and fell short by 25 runs.3. 79/1 vs Kochi Tuskers Kerala (Bengaluru, 2011)In 2011, RCB’s explosive start against Kochi Tuskers Kerala saw them reach 79/1 in six overs, then their highest powerplay score. Chris Gayle and Tillakaratne Dilshan dominated the opposition, leading RCB to a commanding 9-wicket victory after restricting Kochi to just 125 runs.2. 80/0 vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Kolkata, 2025)RCB kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with an emphatic win over KKR. Their bowlers restricted KKR to 175/8, and in reply, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli unleashed an onslaught, putting up 80 runs in the powerplay. This dominant start helped RCB chase down the target with ease, securing victory with 22 balls to spare.1. 92/1 vs Gujarat Titans (Bengaluru, 2024)RCB’s highest powerplay score came in a crucial 2024 match against Gujarat Titans. Chasing 148, Faf du Plessis led the charge with a fiery 64 off just 23 balls, with Virat Kohli playing a supporting role. Their partnership powered RCB to 92/1 in the powerplay, securing a dominant victory that kept their playoff hopes alive.
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