Set a targetof 169 to win their final league game, Kohli opened the innings again andsmashed eight fours and two sixes to give Bangalore a platform to chase downthe total and move up to fourth place.
Kohli hashad a poor season by his standards, which includes three ducks in thetournament. The knock was only his second fifty in 14 IPL innings, even as hecrossed the 7,000-run mark for the franchise.
"I wasdisappointed that I haven"t done much for my team and that is what bothers me.Today was a game where I was able to create an impact for the team," saidKohli.
"I haveworked really hard. Before this game, I batted non-stop in the nets for 90minutes. I came in very free and relaxed."
Bangaloremust wait as Delhi Capitals, who have a better net run rate, could move levelon points and reclaim fourth spot if they beat bottom side Mumbai Indians intheir final game on Saturday.
Gujarat andsecond-placed Lucknow Super Giants have qualified for the playoffs.
