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KKR vs RCB Opening Match: 10 Reasons Why RCB Clinched Victory

Virat Kohli (59 in 36 balls) and Phil Salt (56 in 36 balls) provided a blistering start, amassing 80 runs in the powerplay.

1. Explosive Opening Partnership 

Phil Salt's rapid, 56 in 31 balls, scoring set the tone for RCB's chase, putting KKR's bowlers under immediate pressure. 

2. Phil Salt's Aggressive Knock 

Virat Kohli played a composed innings, 59 in 36 balls, not out, ensuring stability and guiding the chase effectively. 

3. Virat Kohli's Steady Anchoring 

Krunal's bowling, 3 for 29, was instrumental, claiming key wickets and restricting KKR's run flow in middle overs. 

4. Krunal Pandya's Critical Spell 

RCB's bowlers excelled in the final overs, limiting KKR to 67 runs in the last 10 overs, preventing a formidable total.

5. Effective Death Bowling 

RCB's fielders displayed agility and precision, saving critical runs and maintaining pressure on KKR's batsmen.

6. Fielding Excellence 

After a strong start, KKR's middle order faltered, losing wickets at regular intervals, which hindered their momentum. 

7. KKR's Middle-Order Collapse 

RCB's captain Rajat Patidar made timely bowling changes, effectively disrupting KKR's blistering batting rhythm.

8. Strategic Bowling Changes 

RCB capitalized on the momentum gained during the powerplay, maintaining a high run rate throughout their innings.

9. Shift Post Powerplay  

Despite a promising start, KKR couldn't build substantial partnerships in the latter half of their innings.

10. KKR's Inability to Capitalize 

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