39th

Match

IPL No : #875

Sun, 26 September 2021, Starts from 19:30

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 6/165 (20 ov)

Mumbai Indians - 111 (18.1 ov)

DUBAI

Bangalore won by 54 runs

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs
6/165 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
V Kohli
c sub (AS Roy) b Milne
51754233121.42 In 2021307318 Career6185534209
Devdutt Padikkal
c †de Kock b Bumrah
094000.00 In 20212873012 Career7608120
KS Bharat
c Yadav b Chahar
32332422133.33 In 20214832 Career4832
GJ Maxwell
c Boult b Bumrah
56513763151.35 In 20213002714 Career4014316202
AB de Villiers
c †de Kock b Bumrah
1120611183.33 In 20212301712 Career5706456278
DT Christian
not out
11030033.33 In 2021400 Career2207139105
Shahbaz Ahmed
b Boult
1530033.33 In 20212411 Career2511
KA Jamieson
not out
24200100.00 In 20216553 Career6553
Extras
11 (6w, 1nb, 4lb)
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Total
6/165 (20 overs, 8.25rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TA Boult4017141611 In 2021111064/18 Career74568
JJ Bumrah4036391242 In 202114954/14 Career123841
AF Milne4048112762 In 20213312/21 Career12189
KH Pandya402707801 In 20213563/14 Career49467
RD Chahar4033181113 In 202112874/27 Career42333
Mumbai Indians innigs
111 (18.1 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
RG Sharma
c Padikkal b Maxwell
43502851153.57 In 20213262712 Career5556485225
Q de Kock
c Maxwell b Chahal
24352340104.34 In 2021251266 Career221022782
Ishan Kishan
c Patel b Chahal
919121075.00 In 202110753 Career131810567
SA Yadav
c Chahal b Mohammed Siraj
82590088.88 In 2021189225 Career221324363
KH Pandya
b Maxwell
515110045.45 In 202112185 Career112110345
KA Pollard
b Patel
722100070.00 In 20212111415 Career6546421429
HH Pandya
c Kohli b Patel
31360050.00 In 20215552 Career14049195
AF Milne
b Patel
0141000.00 In 20211601 Career3101
RD Chahar
lbw b Patel
021000.00 In 20211410 Career3130
JJ Bumrah
b Chahal
5661083.33 In 20211010 Career5031
TA Boult
not out
053000.00 In 2021100 Career1301
Extras
7 (6w, 1nb, 4lb)
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Total
10/111 (18.1 overs, 6.11rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
KA Jamieson2022011330 In 20219703/41 Career970
Mohammed Siraj3015151230 In 20217994/32 Career46385
DT Christian2021011230 In 20210115/14 Career116386
HV Patel3017451010 In 202123765/27 Career69297
YS Chahal4111331610 In 20219854/25 Career127733
GJ Maxwell402326801 In 20213143/26 Career55312

Match Review: IPL 2021 - Royal Challengers Bangalore vs. Mumbai Indians (39th Match)

In a thrilling encounter on September 26, 2021, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced off against the mighty Mumbai Indians (MI) in Dubai, with RCB emerging victorious by a comfortable margin of 54 runs. The match showcased exceptional performances, notably from both the batters and bowlers of RCB, solidifying their position as formidable contenders in the IPL 2021 season.

First Innings: Royal Challengers Bangalore Score 165/6

RCB batting first set a total of 165 runs in their 20 overs with a commendable average run rate of 8.25 runs per over. The innings was anchored by none other than Virat Kohli, who scored a notable 51 runs from 75 balls, striking three boundaries along with three sixes at a strike rate of 121.42. Following Kohli, Glenn Maxwell proved to be a vital contributor with an explosive 56 runs off just 51 balls, showcasing his prowess with six fours and three sixes, finishing with a strike rate of 151.35.

Other key contributions came from KS Bharat, who added 32 runs, and the seasoned AB de Villiers, although his innings was limited to just 11 runs. Despite a few wickets falling at regular intervals, RCB managed to post a competitive total, which would challenge MI in their chase.

Second Innings: Mumbai Indians Felled at 111 All Out

In response, the Mumbai Indians struggled significantly against a disciplined bowling attack from RCB. They were bundled out for a mere 111 runs in just 18.1 overs, at an economy of 6.11 runs per over. The top scorer for MI was Rohit Sharma with 43 runs from 50 balls, including five boundaries and a six. However, the rest of the batting line-up collapsed like a house of cards, with the likes of Quinton de Kock (24), Ishan Kishan (9), and Hardik Pandya (3) failing to establish any substantial partnerships.

Bangalore's bowling attack was nothing short of sensational, led by Harshal Patel, who delivered a devastating spell of 4 overs for just 17 runs and capturing 4 wickets. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell also contributed significantly, both bagging two wickets each, while Mohammed Siraj claimed one wicket, further dismantling the MI batting lineup.

Conclusion

The emphatic victory by RCB not only highlighted their batting resilience but also showcased their bowling depth, making them a serious contender for the title in IPL 2021. As they continue their quest for their maiden IPL trophy, they will certainly take great confidence from this impressive win against a formidable opponent like the Mumbai Indians, known for their strong performances in past seasons. The defeat leaves MI needing to regroup as they face the challenges ahead in the tournament.


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