Yusuf Pathan double strike has RCB in trouble in IPL 2015

Yusuf Pathan double strike has RCB in trouble in IPL 2015

Yusuf Pathan has made double strike for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) dismissing Dinesh Karthik and Mandeep Singh in the same over. The Royal Challengers Bangalore now find themselves in mighty trouble in their pursuit of 179. They have lost three wickets and will now rest their hopes in the current duo of AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle at the crease. LIVE UPDATES: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Pathan got good amount of turn and dismissed both batsmen by disturbing their timber. KKR will be aware of the dangers the pair at the crease pose and will want to get one wicket quick to consolidate their position. A win in the game would become their second consecutive win in the tournament. LIVE SCORECARD: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Earlier RCB won the toss and decided to bowl first at the iconic Eden Gardens. Their bowlers didn’t have an ideal start and the fielding was sloppy. There were plenty of loose balls and the batsmen have capitalised early on. KKR, having beaten MI, in the IPL opener will be confident entering the contest against RCB. IPL 2015: Complete Coverage