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    "excerpt": "Former South Africa: Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter AB de Villiers feels that in-form Virat Kohli will play a big knock in the IPL 2025 summit clash for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after confirming their berth for the final.\n",
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    "editor1": "Former South Africa: Former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter AB de Villiers feels that in-form Virat Kohli will play a big knock in the IPL 2025 summit clash for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after confirming their berth for the final.\n<p>RCB outclassed Punjab Kings by eight wickets in Qualifier 1 on Thursday to get a direct spot in the final on the back of their all-round performance in Mullanpur. Josh Hazlewood and Suyash Sharma bagged three scalps each while Yash Dayal clinched two wickets to bundle out Punjab Kings for 101 in 14.1 overs in a crucial encounter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>In reply, opener Phil Salt scored an unbeaten 56 in 27 balls laced with six fours and three sixes to take the side an inch closer to their maiden title. Kohli, who is in sublime touch in the season, scored 12 runs before being dismissed by Kyle Jamieson. He has scored 614 runs in 14 matches so far, including eight half-centuries, and is the leading run-getter of the franchise this season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ahead of the all-important final, former Proteas cricketer backed Kohli to come big in the title clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3. \"The first time I saw him on the screen for PBKS vs RCB game, was when he got out of the bus, and I just saw a lot of focus in that guy. That\u2019s the typical kind of body language we\u2019re so used to seeing. And what I love most about this is \u2014 he didn\u2019t score runs today, but we still saw him right till the end, celebrating with the batters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"The ultimate team man, and he looks very, very focused. Obviously, the job's not done yet, but I\u2019m very excited to watch him play. I have no doubt in my mind he\u2019s going to play a big hand in the final,\" De Villiers said on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>De Villiers also spoke about RCB\u2019s journey and their potential to win the title. \u201cI think 2011 was a really good chance to win the title. Everyone talks about the 2016 season, but let\u2019s forget about the past. Where are RCB now? In another final \u2014 2025. It's closer than you think and smaller than you think. So hopefully those little moments will go in RCB\u2019s favour, come the 3rd of June.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>\"The ultimate team man, and he looks very, very focused. Obviously, the job's not done yet, but I\u2019m very excited to watch him play. I have no doubt in my mind he\u2019s going to play a big hand in the final,\" De Villiers said on JioHotstar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/live-cricket-score\">LIVE Cricket Score<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Article Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/ians.in\/english-wire\/sports\/1\" rel=\"nofollow\">IANS<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n",
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