48th

Match

IPL No : #857

Sun, 03 October 2021, Starts from 15:30

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 7/164 (20 ov)

Punjab Kings - 6/158 (20 ov)

SHARJAH

Bangalore won by 6 runs

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
7/164 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
V Kohli
b Henriques
25492421104.16 In 2021357379 Career6235540210
Devdutt Padikkal
c †Rahul b Henriques
40583842105.26 In 20213493814 Career8228922
DT Christian
c Khan b Henriques
031000.00 In 2021400 Career2207139105
GJ Maxwell
c Khan b Mohammed Shami
57463334172.72 In 20214073619 Career4121325207
AB de Villiers
run out (Khan)
23301812127.77 In 20212571914 Career5733458280
Shahbaz Ahmed
b Mohammed Shami
810401200.00 In 20213212 Career3312
KS Bharat
not out
050000.00 In 20219263 Career9263
GHS Garton
b Mohammed Shami
011000.00 In 2021000 Career000
HV Patel
not out
11100100.00 In 20215152 Career1791011
Extras
10 (5w, 5lb)
000000.00
Total
7/164 (20 overs, 8.2rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
AK Markram10505410 In 2021090/5 Career09
Mohammad Shami4039310632 In 2021181313/15 Career78522
Arshdeep Singh3042014633 In 202116825/32 Career28158
Ravi Bishnoi4035091132 In 202111773/24 Career23200
Harpreet Brar4026071403 In 20215443/19 Career557
MC Henriques4012331300 In 20214303/12 Career60228
Punjab Kings innigs
6/158 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
KL Rahul
c Patel b Shahbaz Ahmed
39543512111.42 In 20215284122 Career3175275126
MA Agarwal
c Mohammed Siraj b Chahal
57784262135.71 In 20214294018 Career211920185
N Pooran
c Padikkal b Chahal
31170042.85 In 20218535 Career2876177209
AK Markram
c Christian b Garton
20211421142.85 In 2021133123 Career133123
SN Khan
b Chahal
031000.00 In 2021000 Career4415011
M Shahrukh Khan
run out (Patel)
16211111145.45 In 202114599 Career8738044
MC Henriques
not out
1219901133.33 In 20212801 Career289722488
Harpreet Brar
not out
34200150.00 In 20216432 Career8453
Extras
8 (5w, 5lb)
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Total
6/158 (20 overs, 7.9rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Mohammed Siraj403308941 In 202171154/32 Career46401
GHS Garton4027171011 In 20212191/27 Career219
Shahbaz Ahmed3029110412 In 20217143/7 Career923
HV Patel4027071002 In 202126965/27 Career72317
YS Chahal402937921 In 2021141054/25 Career132753
DT Christian1011011120 In 20211155/14 Career117390

Match Result: RCB Triumphs Over PBKS in a Nail-Biter

In an electrifying match on the 3rd of October, 2021, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerged victorious over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a slender margin of just 6 runs at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

The match was a classic display of T20 cricket, showcasing both strategic brilliance and individual brilliance from key players. RCB set a competitive target of 164 runs after a rollercoaster of an innings, where they managed to post 164 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Leading from the front, Glenn Maxwell led the scoring with a blistering 57 runs off just 46 deliveries, striking 4 sixes and 3 fours, at a staggering strike rate of 172.72. His fellow opener, Devdutt Padikkal, contributed significantly with 40 runs off 38 balls, setting a solid platform for RCB’s innings. However, wickets fell at intervals, which kept the Punjab bowlers in the game. Remarkably, Mohammed Shami was devastating with the ball, picking up 3 wickets for just 39 runs in his 4 overs.

In response, PBKS began their chase on a cautious note but steadily built momentum. However, they fell short as they could only muster 158 runs in 20 overs, finishing their innings 6 runs shy of the target. Mayank Agarwal was the standout performer for the Punjab Kings, scoring 57 runs off 78 deliveries, providing stability in the middle order. Despite promising starts from others, the PBKS innings faltered against tight bowling from RCB, particularly from Yuzvendra Chahal and Harshal Patel, who claimed 3 and 0 wickets respectively but maintained their economy rates to apply the pressure.

Ultimately, the combination of RCB's disciplined bowling and Maxwell's explosive batting proved decisive in securing a narrow victory. With this win, RCB bolstered their position in the tournament, leaving fans excited for the upcoming matches.

It was yet another thrilling chapter in IPL 2021, reminding fans why the tournament continues to capture the hearts of cricket lovers around the globe.


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