IPL 2018 : 3 Masterstrokes from RCB vs RR game

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It was a Sunday encounter between the two most unpredictable teams, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The second game at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore in this IPL promised to be a run fest as the Visitors posted the highest total of IPL 2018*.

Rajasthan Royals had a pretty good start to their innings as their captain Ajinkya Rahane stepped up and scored a fiery 36 runs’ knock in 20 balls. The team soon saw themselves in trouble as they lost both their openers but then Sanju Samson started the run-fest. The Kerala batsman scored a scintillating knock of 92 runs that helped the Rajasthan Royals to score a total of 217 runs in 20 overs.

Chasing a mammoth total, the home team had a good start as Virat Kohli scored his first half-century of the tournament but RCB soon had their last laugh as they lost both AB and Kohli in 3 overs. It was disappointing for the red army fans as their team from there was not able to make a comeback and lost the match by 19 runs. Here we look at the 3 masterstrokes from this match.

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