RCB have defeated GT by four wickets to climb out of the bottom of the IPL table. The home team chased down the total with 6.2 overs remaining, ensuring they benefit from a healthy run rate boost as well.
Faf du Plessis set up his side for a comfortable chase, scoring 62 from only 23 deliveries and helping the team get off to a brilliant start. Virat Kohli took things over after his dismissal, scoring 42 from 27 deliveries. However, he couldn’t receive much support, with wickets consistently falling at the other end.
RCB avoid scare to defeat GT with 6 overs remaining
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Kohli was eventually caught behind, after an impressive delivery by Noor Ahmad. And when it seemed like RCB could bottle the run chase, Dinesh Kartik and Swapnil Singh stepped up to see the match through.
Gujarat struggled in the early stages of the game, with their openers quickly dismissed. They were supported by the middle order consisting of David Miller, Shahrukh Khan and Rahul Tewatia, but could not go past the 150-run mark.
Du Plessis’ contribution was crucial in RCB winning, but the team will need to find their composure for the rest of the season if they are to find a way back into the playoffs spots.
