IPL 2019, RCB vs KXIP: Bangalore beat Punjab by 17 runs
Royal Challengers Bangalore registered their third straight win as the Virat Kohli-led side beat Kings XI Punjab by 17 runs
Royal Challengers Bangalore registered their third straight win as the Virat Kohli-led side beat Kings XI Punjab by 17 runs on Tuesday at home. (PTI)
Put into bat, opener Parthiv (43 off 24 balls) and Virat Kohli gave a rollicking start getting 35 runs on board in 18 balls but RCB captain was dismissed by Shami after he was caught by Mandeep Singh at extra cover. (PTI)
It turned out to be a forgettable day for Shami and Villjoen as they conceded 53 and 51 runs, respectively. (PTI)
De Villiers brought up the fifty runs partnership for fifth wicket with Stionis with a mighty six over deep mid-wicket off Murugan. (PTI)
De Villiers scored a brilliant unbeaten 82 off 44 balls with three fours and seven sixes, while Stoinis hammered 46 off 34 balls with two fours and three sixes. (PTI)
In reply, KXIP were on course for a win but a phenomenal over by Navdeep Saini turned the tide in favour of RCB as they won by 17 runs.(PTI)
