Virat Kohli, after leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant victory against Punjab Kings, showcased his sportsmanship by gifting a bat to young Mumbai batter Musheer Khan. Kohli's unbeaten 73, along with Devdutt Padikkal's 61, secured the win, marking Kohli's 59th IPL half-century and surpassing David Warner for most 50+ scores.
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