Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL opener

Kolkata: Virat Kohli scored 59 not out of 36 balls when the Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders for seven wickets on Saturday in the opening game of the Premier League India. The star batter connected four four and three six when Bengaluru pursued the 174-8 of the defenders with 22 surplus balls. Phil Salt scored 56 of 31 balls, adding 95 of 51 balls with Kohli in a whirlwind opening support that promoted the total 187-3 Bengaluru in 16.2 overs.