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Bhuvneshwar Credits Kohli's Guidance for New Ball Heroics vs DC

Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three wickets in RCB's 9-wicket win over Delhi Capitals. He credited Virat Kohli's guidance for making a difference in team planning. Kohli achieved 9,000 IPL runs during the match. RCB bowled out DC for 75, the season's lowest total.

Key Points: Bhuvneshwar Credits Kohli's Guidance for RCB Win vs DC

  • Bhuvneshwar takes 3-5 as RCB bowl out DC for 75
  • Kohli completes 9,000 IPL runs milestone
  • Bhuvneshwar praises Kohli's communication and experience
  • RCB top points table with 13 points in seven matches
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'His words make a difference': Bhuvneshwar credits Kohli's guidance for new ball heroics vs DC

Bhuvneshwar Kumar praises Virat Kohli's communication and experience after taking 3-5 in RCB's dominant 9-wicket win over Delhi Capitals.

"If you have such an individual who has so much experience, then it helps in the team contribution. - Bhuvneshwar Kumar"

New Delhi, April 28

Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar underlined the value of Virat Kohli's experience and communication within the team, saying that the senior batter's inputs continue to make a significant difference in their planning, despite not being in a leadership role.

Bhuvneshwar, who took three crucial wickets in RCB's dominant 9-wicket win against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, believes that having a seasoned campaigner like Kohli naturally contributes to the team environment and on-field decision-making.

"I think, irrespective of what he has achieved, it's very important how he communicates, how he talks. I think his experience with batting, if he says something, it helps a lot," Bhuvneshwar said in a video released by IPL on X.

"If you have such an individual who has so much experience, then it helps in the team contribution," he noted.

Meanwhile, Kohli has achieved a significant milestone in his IPL career, completing 9,000 runs in the mega tournament. Kohli needed 11 runs to reach the landmark ahead of DC's clash and got there comfortably. On the final ball of the power play, with RCB chasing 76, he took off a single off Axar Patel's ball to achieve the record.

Bhuvneshwar also spoke about the change in his perspective, stressing that cricket remains a collective effort where individual performances must align for success.

"We generally look at performances from the end result, but I don't look at it like that because it's a team game," he said.

"Sometimes if you are performing well, irrespective of the result or wicket... It's very important to complement each other. If you are bowling well and someone is taking a wicket from the other end, that's what matters," he added.

Speaking of the match, Hazlewood's 4-12 and Bhuvneshwar's 3-5 ensured RCB bowled out DC for 75, the lowest total of this season, which they chased down with 81 balls to spare. With this win, RCB are back to the top of the points table with 13 points in seven matches. They will next face the Gujarat Titans (GT) on April 30.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great team effort by RCB. But I wish Kohli would focus more on his own batting form in crucial matches rather than just guiding others. He's a legend, but needs to convert those starts into big scores more often.
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James A
That Hazlewood spell was unreal—4-12! And Bhuvneshwar's experience shows why he's so valuable in the powerplay. Kohli's 9,000 runs is a massive achievement. IPL is just getting better and better.
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Sneha F
Honestly, it's refreshing to see Kohli in a mentorship role rather than always being under pressure as captain. His experience is invaluable for young bowlers like Siraj and even for someone like Bhuvi who's still learning new tricks.
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Rohit L
RCB fans must be on cloud nine! But let's not forget, DC were absolutely pathetic with the bat. That 75 total is embarrassing for any team. Kohli's 9k runs is a testament to his consistency over the years. 👏
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Michael C
Bhuvneshwar's quote about 'complementing each other' is spot on. Cricket is a team sport and too often we focus on individual stats. This RCB side looks well-balanced with both bowling and clicking. Good to see them at the top of the table.

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