Virat Kohli blazed his way to a 47-ball 93 as Royal Challengers Bangalore made a mockey of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s total of 161 in the ninth match of the Indian Premier league (IPL).
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Powered by some monstrous sixes from Thisara Perera (40) and Cameron White (52) in the death overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad reached a competitive 161 for six against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli slammed two boundaries off Thisara Perera's first two balls to help his side inch closer to win. Perera's third over of the innings scored RCB needs a further eight runs from 18 balls.
Hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will rotate a number of its players in the remaining 14 league matches of the IPL T-20 tournament it will play on the home turf and away over the next month.
Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad on Monday said his side depended on Chris Gayle to an extent but still have the firepower to win matches even without the explosive West Indian batsman.