Virat Kohli's aggressive demeanor was evident during RCB's victory over Punjab Kings, highlighted by a heated on-field exchange with Rajat Patidar after a near run-out. Kohli, visibly frustrated, yelled at Patidar, though tensions eased quickly. Kohli's unbeaten 73, along with Devdutt Padikkal's 61, anchored RCB's chase of 158, while Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma starred with the ball, restricting PBKS.
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