The emphatic result also bettered RCB’s own previous benchmark of chasing a 200-plus total in 16 overs, underlining the scale of their dominance in the season opener.Least overs taken to complete a 200-plus chase in IPL:

Kohli-Padikkal partnership powers record nightThe record-breaking chase was built on a stunning 101-run stand off just 45 balls between Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal.Padikkal set the tempo with a blistering 61 off 26 balls, bringing up his half-century in just 21 deliveries with a flurry of boundaries. Kohli complemented him perfectly with an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls, showcasing his trademark control and shot-making to register his 64th IPL fifty.RCB’s intent was clear from the outset — 76 runs in the powerplay and 100 up in just 8.1 overs — as they dismantled SRH’s bowling attack with calculated aggression.Captain Rajat Patidar chipped in with a rapid 31 off 12 balls to keep the momentum intact, ensuring there were no hiccups in the chase.Kishan’s effort in vain for SRHEarlier, SRH posted 201/9 after being put in to bat, with stand-in skipper Ishan Kishan leading the charge with a fluent 80 off 38 balls.After slipping to 29/3, Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen added 97 runs for the fourth wicket to rebuild the innings. Klaasen scored 31 before falling in a debated boundary catch decision.Debutant Jacob Duffy impressed for RCB with figures of 3/22, triggering the early collapse.Despite a late cameo from Aniket Verma (43), SRH’s total proved inadequate against a rampant RCB side.With this record-breaking chase, RCB not only opened their campaign in style but also sent an early warning to the rest of the league.