India, April 25 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally gave their home fans something to cheer about after halting a three-match losing streak at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium with a gripping 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. It was a thrilling game in Bengaluru, with both teams gaining the upper hand at different moments before RCB eventually held their nerves to close out the match, defending a 206-run target.

Virat Kohli was the star of the show with the bat yet again, scoring a brilliant 70 off 42 deliveries, but had a wry smile and a rather cheeky remark in his post-match interview about their home fortunes, which hinted at deeper frustration now tinged with relief. When asked about the challenges he faces as an opening bat...