50th

Match

IPL No : #475

Wed, 18 May 2016, Starts from 00:00

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 3/211 (15)

Kings XI Punjab - 9/120 (14)

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India

Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 82 runs (D/L method)

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
3/211 (15)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
CH Gayle
c Miller b Patel
7303248228.12 In 20161411113 Career5557417412
V Kohli
c Miller b Sandeep Sharma
113050128226.00 In 20168657236 Career4002348146
AB de Villiers
b Abbott
002000.00 In 20165975132 Career3167269135
KL Rahul
not out
160630266.66 In 20163483215 Career6765623
SR Watson
not out
1020050.00 In 20161531410 Career2777267134
Extras
(6w, 2nb)
800000.00
Total
(15 overs, 14.06rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Sandeep Sharma3029110841 In 2016 Career53275
MM Sharma3033011460 In 2016 Career69214
KJ Abbott3048116553 In 2016 Career221
KC Cariappa3055018627 In 2016 Career439
AR Patel3046115625 In 2016 Career42178
Kings XI Punjab innigs
9/120 (14)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
M Vijay
b Aravind
160821200.00 In 2016394467 Career245223386
HM Amla
c Jordan b Aravind
90601150.00 In 2016127163 Career127163
WP Saha
lbw b Chahal
2401050240.00 In 2016267291 Career132011049
DA Miller
c de Villiers b Watson
3060050.00 In 2016154104 Career151410275
Gurkeerat Singh
c Gayle b Chahal
1801820100.00 In 20166280 Career291336
AR Patel
c Kohli b Watson
130911144.44 In 201611048 Career3782317
F Behardien
c de Villiers b Chahal
001000.00 In 2016910 Career910
KJ Abbott
c de Villiers b Chahal
001000.00 In 20161201 Career1201
MM Sharma
run out (Watson/Sachin Baby)
1401220116.66 In 20163231 Career6143
KC Cariappa
not out
120801150.00 In 20161301 Career1301
Sandeep Sharma
not out
50500100.00 In 2016800 Career1910
Extras
(6w, 2nb)
600000.00
Total
(14 overs, 8.57rpo)
000000.00

BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
STR Binny1011011120 In 201630 Career1783
S Aravind201829602 In 201600 Career3789
CJ Jordan1012012120 In 2016 Career529
YS Chahal302548850 In 2016 Career51176
SR Watson20724700 In 201660 Career86162
VR Aaron1017017121 In 201680 Career3197
CH Gayle302508111 In 201600 Career3124
Sachin Baby10404200 In 2016 Career25

On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, the 50th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) took place at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP). This encounter promised to be an electrifying spectacle, and it certainly lived up to expectations with a remarkable performance from the RCB players.

Batting first, the Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a daunting total of 211 runs in just 15 overs, achieving a formidable run rate of 14.06 runs per over. The highlight of RCB's innings was the explosive partnership between Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli, both of whom showcased their extraordinary batting prowess. Chris Gayle top-scored with a scintillating 73 runs off just 32 balls, hitting 4 fours and an astonishing 8 sixes at a blistering strike rate of 228.12. Not to be outdone, Virat Kohli delivered a masterclass of his own, scoring 113 runs off 50 balls, peppering the ground with 12 fours and 8 sixes at an equally electrifying strike rate of 226.00. The duo blitzed their way through the bowling attack of Kings XI Punjab, leaving the bowlers in disarray.

In response, Kings XI Punjab struggled to keep up with the mounting run rate. They managed to muster only 120 runs in 14 overs, ultimately falling short by 82 runs as per the Duckworth-Lewis method, which was applied due to inclement weather conditions. KXIP's batting lineup faltered under pressure as they lost wickets at regular intervals. Murali Vijay was the top scorer for KXIP, contributing 16 runs, while others like Hashim Amla and Wriddhiman Saha could not convert their starts into significant scores.

RCB's bowlers executed their plans brilliantly, with Yuzvendra Chahal leading the charge by claiming 4 wickets for just 25 runs in his 3 overs, stifling the KXIP batting order. Shane Watson also made impactful contributions with both bat and ball, picking up 2 wickets and giving away only 7 runs in his 2 overs.

This match further solidified the Royal Challengers Bangalore's status as a formidable force in the IPL 2016 season. With the breathtaking displays from stars like Kohli and Gayle and a disciplined bowling performance, RCB not only secured victory but did so in a manner that left their fans reveling in the glory of this overpowering win. The match concluded with the Royal Challengers Bangalore winning by 82 runs, showcasing their dominance and signaling their intent in the tournament.


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