Kohli hits 50 as Bengaluru outpowers Mumbai in IPL and Gujarat beats Lucknow

MUMBAI, India — Virat Kohli’s fluent half-century headlined a commanding batting display that steered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an 18-run victory over host Mumbai Indians on Sunday in the Indian Premier League. Kohli, supported by equally brisk fifties from Phil Salt and Rajat Patidar, propelled Bengaluru to a competitive total that ultimately proved beyond Mumbai’s reach. The win strengthens Bengaluru’s position in the tournament, while Mumbai will look to regroup after falling short despite home advantage. In the day’s earlier fixture, Gujarat edged Lucknow to complete a double-header of tight contests.