India, April 25 -- Devdutt Padikkal's return to Royal Challengers Bengaluru has developed into a largely successful one, as his ability to play second-fiddle to Virat Kohli has created one of the more proficient partnerships in the IPL. With a 95-run stand for the second wicket against Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Padikkal and Kohli registered their fourth 50+ partnership of the season, with all four also being in excess of 80 runs.

Padikkal had a quiet start to the IPL season, but has bounced back with 151 runs in his last three innings, all coming at a very solid rate. Meanwhile, Kohli's strong season continued with a 70(42), taking him to second in the Orange Cap list, only behind Sai Sudharsan.

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