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**Royal Challengers Bangalore Set 191-Run Target for Punjab in IPL Thriller**

**Ahmedabad:** Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have set a challenging target of 191 runs for Punjab in the IPL final after a hard-fought innings. RCB, batting first after losing the toss, managed 190 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.

A decent start was undone by a sluggish middle-over performance, preventing RCB from accelerating the scoring. Virat Kohli was the top scorer with 43 runs.

RCB’s innings began promisingly, but opener Phil Salt departed early for 16 off 9 balls. Mayank Agarwal (24 off 18) provided some impetus alongside Kohli, but his dismissal triggered a slowdown. Captain Rajat Patidar contributed 26, but the scoring rate remained a concern. Kohli’s anchor innings of 43 from 35 balls couldn’t provide the needed acceleration. Late fireworks from Jitesh Sharma (24 off 10) and Livingstone (25 off 15) helped RCB reach a respectable total.

For Punjab, Arshdeep Singh and Kyle Jamieson each took three wickets.

In response, Punjab has started their innings with an aggressive intent, scoring 23 runs in the first two overs. Priyansh Arya (11*) and Prabhsimran Singh (8*) are currently at the crease. The match is poised for an exciting finish.

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