RCB vs GL News
Brendon McCullum grabbed a brilliant catch in the final over of RCB's innings to save six crucial runs for Gujarat Lions.
It was a crucial match for Royal Challengers Bangalore. A definite shot at redemption, to mend things their way and regain their lost momentum. But it all went awry once again as the star-studded batting line-up struggled to get runs, even at their home arena, with once again the Big Three failing to deliver.
RCB were today comprehensively outclassed by Gujarat Lions, who notched up a seven-wicket win with 6.1 overs to spare to revive their IPL play-off hopes.
IPL 2017, Match 31: Gujarat Lions steamroll Royal Challengers Bangalore, compound Virat Kohli's woes
Chasing 135 to win, Gujarat lost both openers -- Ishan Kishan (16) and Brendon McCullum (3) -- to be reduced to 23-2 but Finch blasted 5 fours and 6 sixes in his scintillating 34 -ball 72-run innings as the visitors romped home with 6.1 overs to spare.
In a nutshell, it is a battle between the presently dormant Bengaluru batting line-up against the dismal bowling unit of Gujarat. However, all eyes will be on the Bengaluru skies which has been rather fair since Tuesday evening.
RCB vs GL, IPL Live Score: Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Lions need their senior players to pull up their socks.
Brendon McCullum, who is one of the best fielders despite having retired, produced a mind-blowing effort near boundary against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
On a night which promised plenty of cricketing action, cricket fans were not left disappointed as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Lions entertained them with breathtaking action on the field.
Ravindra Jadeja's unveiled his new beard look for Gujarat Lions on Tuesday and the Internet cannot stop talking about it.
The self-proclaimed "UniverseBoss" Gayle also warned his rival IPL teams, saying he is still here and alive after he returned to form with a smashing 77 against Gujarat Lions to guide RCB to 21-run win.
With one victory each for both RCB and GL, both Kohli and Raina will be hustling to get two more points to their name and climb up the league ladder.
RCB, who boast of arguably the strongest batting line-up in the competition, are reeling at the bottom of the points table with just one win under their belt after five matches.
With 682 runs, AB is now ranked second in the list of highest run-getters for this season, behind Virat Kohli, who has accumulated 919 runs from 15 games.
De Villiers weathered the storm for RCB as he smashed 79 not out off 47 balls to script a sensational comeback and take the team home in 18.2 overs.
Even though no damage was done, AB could have been injured the way RCB players pounced on him to celebrate.
Chasing 159, RCB looked down and out at 29 for five before de Villiers smashed 79 off 47 balls to script a sensational comeback.
While Kohli is in the form of his life, Praveen Kumar is still one of those rare Indian bowlers, who can swing the ball both ways.
The RCB skipper has been in sublime form lately, where he has accumulated over 900 runs in the ninth edition of the tournament.
Royal Challengers Bangalore are all set to host Gujarat Lions on Tuesday at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Qualifier 1 of IPL 9.
Gujarat have performed exceptionally well under the captaincy of Suresh Raina to finish at the top in the points table.
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