Bengaluru : Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs at Chepauk, their first win at the venue after 17 years.
In first innings, Phil Salt (32) took an aggressive approach with 5 boundaries and a six. Virat Kohli (31) anchored well from other end.
However, they lost Salt and Devdutt Padikkal (27) in quick intervals.
Skipper Rajat Patidar (51) after being dropped multiple times scored vital half century. The innings was ended well by Tim David (22*) who smashed 3 sixes in Sam Curran’s 20th over. RCB finished on 196-7 (20). Noor Ahmad picked 3 wickets from CSK.
Chasing 197 runs, CSK lost 3 wickets in powerplay on 26 runs. The men in yellow took a slow approach and lost wickets at regular intervals of time.
Despite Rachin Ravindra (41) lone efforts at beginning and MS Dhoni (30*) aggressive knock at end, CSK could only manage 146-8 (20), falling short by 50 runs.
Josh Hazelwood picked 3 wickets, Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone bagged 2-fers. Patidar was adjourned man of the match.
Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
RCB : 196-7 (20)
Phil Salt : 32 (16)
CSK :
Noor Ahmad : 4-36-3
2nd Innings :
CSK : 146-8 (20)
Rachin Ravindra : 41 (31)
RCB :
Josh Hazelwood : 4-21-3
Result : RCB won by 50 Runs.
