RCB Beats KKR By 38 Runs; Continues Its Winning Streak To Stay On Top

Continuing its winning streak and delivering all-time best performance this IPL, the Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 18 defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 38 runs making its straight third victory for the first time ever in IPL history. Batting first RCB after its shaky start by losing early opening pair anchored with Glenn Maxwell’s 78-off-49 balls and AB de Villiers unbeaten 76* off 38 balls posted 204 runs on the board. Later, chasing the massive target KKR was kept under control by the RCB bowlers as opener Shubhman Gill was knocked out in the second over after scoring 21 runs. Pacer Kyle Jamieson and spin twins Yuzvendra Chahal and Harshal Patel gave continuous breakthroughs to KKR restricting them at 166/8. De Villiers was awarded the Man of the Match as RCB reclaimed its top position and becoming only unbeaten side in the tournament.