Indian Premier League 2020 Match 15, Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals: As it happened
Kohli's brilliant 72* and a clinical bowling performance from RCB spinners powered them to an emphatic 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the match number 15 of IPL 2020 between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals which is all set to begin today ( October 3) from the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have completed an emphatic 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals thanks to a brilliant all-round performance. Virat Kohli scored a magnificient 72* off 53 balls to complete the chase for his side.
Earlier, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bat first against RCB.
A clinical bowling performance from RCB saw them restrict Rajasthan Royals to just 154/6 from their 20 Overs.
RCB bowlers bowled some great lines right from the onset, thus picking-up the much needed early wickets. With their side tottering at 31/3 in four overs, Mahipal Lomror played a good hand for his 47 off 39 balls but the run-rate never really gained pace.
It was only the late blitz from Rahul Tewatia and Jofra Archer which powered the Royals past the 150-run mark.
Rajasthan Royals had caught the eye of the fans with their emphatic performances in the first two games, scoring 216 and 226 respectively to complete two fabulous victories. With those two victories they well and truly shed the pre-tournament tag of being the underdogs or outsiders of the tournament.
But, as fate would have it, they disappointed in their last game against KKR - which it must be said was largely their own doing. Chasing just 174, by their lofty standards these days, they would have fancied their chances but folded up for a paltry 137/9 in their 20 overs with only three players reaching double digits.
Royal Challenges Bangalore are coming on the back of a thrilling Super Over victory against the defending champions Mumbai Indians in their last outing, which would have done wonders for their confidence.
While their bowling remains a cause of concern- leaking runs at will in their last two games against KXIP and Mumbai Indians, it’s the dismal show from the bat by their skipper Virat Kohli that is drawing all the attention. In his three innings, the batting maestro has scored just 1, 14 and 3 respectively - much to the dismay of the RCB faithful.
In a matchup of epic proportions, its Kohli vs Smith and it promises to be an electrifying contest.
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