"Dhote Jao, Dhote Jao!"- RCB fans erupt as Maxwell, AB de Villiers tear KKR apart
Some incredible hitting from AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell has helped the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) post a daunting total of 204-4 in their 20 overs against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
On a Chepauk track where even a score in the range of 150-160 is considered as competitive, RCB have certainly rattled KKR big time. A blistering 78 off 49 from Glenn Maxwell and a sizzling 76* off 34 from AB de Villiers have put their team in the driver's seat to win this game.
RCB faithful thrilled following Maxwell and De Villiers' carnage
Fans were absolutely thrilled to see the carnage that was on show by both Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers. The duo proved why they are among the best T20 batsmen in the world and here is what the fans had to say about their whirlwind knocks:
RCB had got off to a horrible start as they lost two wickets in just their second over, including that of their skipper Virat Kohli. But Glenn Maxwell's counter-attacking brand of cricket took KKR by surprise.
The Australian all-rounder unleashed one unorthodox shot after another from his repertoire to bring the RCB innings back on track. Runs started flowing from both ends once AB de Villiers joined Maxwell at the crease.
RCB looked good to reach a score in excess of 170 even when Glenn Maxwell lost his wicket for 78. But what AB de Villiers unleashed in the last five overs was something even RCB wouldn't have expected.
An absolute onslaught by the Proteas star towards the end powered RCB over the 200-run mark. On a slow Chennai pitch, no one had expected such ridiculously good batting from the 37-year-old. But that has been the specialty of AB De Villiers, as he just finds new ways of amazing everyone with his ability.
KKR have got off to somewhat of a flying start, but this pitch has played tricks in the second innings every single time. Thus, it will be interesting to see whether Eoin Morgan and his men can stop RCB from making it three wins in a row.