Kohli-Bethell Onslaught Powers RCB to Strong Start Against CSK

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are off to a fiery start, reaching 128/2 in 13 overs against CSK in the ongoing clash. After being put in to bat, RCB openers Jacob Bethell and Virat Kohli set the tone with a scintillating 92-run partnership off just 54 balls. Bethell smashed 55 off 33 balls, studded with 8 fours and 2 sixes, before falling to Matheesha Pathirana. Kohli continued the aggression, hammering 62 from 33 deliveries at a strike rate of 187.88, before being dismissed by Sam Curran.

Currently at the crease are Devdutt Padikkal (4 off 6) and captain Rajat Patidar (6 off 6), looking to build on the momentum in the final seven overs. CSK's bowlers have struggled for breakthroughs, with Khaleel Ahmed conceding 32 in just 2 overs and Anshul Kamboj going for 25 in his 3.

With 42 balls left and a strong platform, RCB eye a 200-plus total to put pressure on the chasing side. Can they capitalize?

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