RCB survive Hardik-Tilak onslaught for a famous Wankhede win

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RCB Secure Thrilling Wankhede Win Against MI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended a 10-year wait to defeat Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, securing a thrilling 12-run victory in a high-scoring encounter.

Key Moments

RCB's Strong Start

  • Powerplay (1st-6th overs): RCB made a explosive start with Virat Kohli (67) and Devdutt Padikkal (37) leading the charge. They posted 73/1 in the first 6 overs, with Kohli hitting 4 sixes and 4 fours.
  • Middle Overs (7th-14th overs): Despite losing Padikkal and Liam Livingstone, RCB maintained momentum. Rajat Patidar (64) and Jitesh Sharma (40*) played crucial roles in the middle overs, with Patidar hitting 6 sixes and 4 fours.

MI's Fightback

  • Powerplay (1st-6th overs): MI struggled initially, losing Rohit Sharma (1) and Ryan Rickleton (1) cheaply. They ended the powerplay on 54/2.
  • Middle Overs (7th-14th overs): Hardik Pandya (42) and Tilak Varma (56) turned the game around with a 22-run over and a 19-run over, bringing the equation down to 65 off 30 balls.

Crucial Death Overs

  • RCB's Death Overs (15th-20th overs): RCB's Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma dominated, scoring 70/1 at a run rate of 14.00.
  • MI's Death Overs (15th-20th overs): Despite Hardik Pandya's efforts, MI lost 5 wickets in the last 5 overs, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mitchell Santner taking key wickets.

Match Summary

Team Score Wickets Key Performances
RCB 221/5 5 Virat Kohli (67), Rajat Patidar (64), Jitesh Sharma (40*)
MI 209/9 9 Tilak Varma (56), Hardik Pandya (42), Krunal Pandya (4/45)

Final Scores

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 221/5 in 20 overs

  • Top Scorers: Virat Kohli (67), Rajat Patidar (64), Jitesh Sharma (40*)
  • Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah (0-29)

Mumbai Indians: 209/9 in 20 overs

  • Top Scorers: Tilak Varma (56), Hardik Pandya (42)
  • Bowling: Krunal Pandya (4-45)

Upcoming Fixtures

  • RCB vs Delhi Capitals: April 10
  • MI vs Delhi Capitals: April 13

This was a match of contrasting performances, with RCB's death-over expertise proving decisive in the end.



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