Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Mumbai Indians by 2 wickets in the first match of the 14th season of the Indian Premier League. In the run up to the last delivery, RCB debuted in the tournament with a 48-run innings of AB de Villiers’ 27-ball innings. Earlier, Mumbai lost the toss and batted first, scoring 159 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. Thanks to Chris Lynn’s 49-run inning. Harshal Patel took five wickets for RCB. Meanwhile, former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag has praised the performance of de Villiers and Harshal Patel.
Kohli’s mistake during the MI innings was heavy on RCB
Virender Sehwag posted on Twitter: ‘Will Power = Deviliers Power. Defeated all the troops. I am not surprised that the IPL logo was secretly created after AB de Villiers. Champion innings. However, the RCB bowling was enjoyed by Patel Bhai. High Spelling 5/27. E Sala cup oneday, no way. Herschel Patel is the first bowler to take five wickets for RCB against Mumbai. He took big wickets like Ishaan Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya.
Maxwell set the 100-meter mark, which was Kohli’s response
After dismissing Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, it looked like RCB would lose the match, but de Villiers once again took the lead. Abby hit four boundaries and two long sixes in his stormy innings. However, the match was caught again as the de Villiers were out for a run in the last over, while Herschel Patel won the last two deliveries.
