IPL 2018: RR finishes the match by 164-5

19 May 2018 5:57 PM | Sports
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With Buttler missing from today’s game RCB will fancy their chances of winning the game and make a strong case for the play-off spot. RCB's positive net run-rate holds leaves them in good stead for a final four finish. The host will have to beat Virat Kohli’s side by a huge margin to stand any chances of qualifying for the knockout stage.

RR 74-1 after 14 overs
Umesh Yadav have made it a habit to picjk up wickets at crucial juncture. Two wickets in two balls in the 14 over has brought RCB back in game. First he got rid of RR skipper Ajinkya Rahane and then he dismissed Sanju Samson for a golden duck. Brilliant knock by Rahul Tripathi , who scores his first half century of the season.

RR 74-1 after 10 overs
After losing early wicket Tripathy and Rahane have played really well to steady teams innings. The platform is set for other batters to play big shots. Will RR be able to post huge score or crumble in final overs.

RR 45-1 after 6 overs
After losing the wicket on the fourth ball of the first ball,skipper Rahane and Tripathy have ensured there are no furthur hiccups as both of them have managed to put up 44 run stand so far.

RR 2-1 after 2 overs
WICKET! Promoting Jofra Archer to the opening slot does not seem to have worked as he is dismissed for a duck. Umesh Yadav strikes early as he ends the over with a wicket maiden.

Courtesy: Deccan Chronicle

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