Monday 16 May 2016

Indian Premier League 2016 - 48th Match

16 May 2016

Indian Premier League 2016 - 48th Match
(Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at Kolkata)

RCB top order proves too hot for KKR

KKR vs RCB
183/5 (20) 186/1 (18.4)
RCB won by 9 wickets
Photo © BCCI

Thirty-two runs, 43 balls, and less than an hour at the crease while batting in a total of eight innings. Those were Chris Gayle's numbers during his lean run since his hundred in West Indies' World T20 opener against England exactly two months ago. On a humid night at Eden Gardens, he struck form against his former franchise to help Royal Challengers Bangalore stay alive in their hunt for a playoff spot, with a nine-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Royal Challengers' top order made light work of the 184-run target as Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers carried their stellar show from Bangalore to Kolkata, after Gayle's 31-ball 49.

RCB top order proves too hot for KKR (espncricinfo): Read More >>
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