WATCH: RCB vs RR match highlights and analysis

On a batting-friendly M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) did properly to defend a par complete in opposition to Rajasthan Royals (RR) right here on Sunday.

Set a goal of 190, RR stumbled to 182 for six. A disciplined bowling efficiency from RCB saved the day, with pacer Harshal Patel starring with three wickets.

It was a poor chase from RR. Yashasvi Jaiswal (47, 37b, 5×4, 2×6) and Devdutt Padikkal (52, 34b, 7×4, 1×6) guided the customer to a snug 92 for one in 10 overs, however from right here, sluggish batting robbed RR of momentum.

Southpaw Shimron Hetmyer (3, 9b), recognized to be an influence hitter, had a stunning outing.

The asking charge reached breaking level when RR wanted 61 runs from 24 balls. Dhruv Jurel (34 n.o., 16b, 2×4, 2×6) and R. Ashwin (12, 6b, 2×4) fired in spurts, nevertheless it was nowhere close to sufficient.

Harshal’s slower deliveries befuddled the RR batters, whereas David Willey (one for 26) stored up the strain with a decent line. Mohammed Siraj was costly, even when he usually beat the batter for tempo. Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga utilized the brakes with a miserly spell within the center overs.

-Ashwin Achal

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