Heinrich Klaasen showed off his powerhouse hitting, but Virat Kohli (100) and Faf du Plessis (71), who helped RCB chase down 187, had other ideas.
Heinrich Klaasen’s first IPL century was overshadowed by Virat Kohli’s mystical hundred as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by an eight-wicket margin on Thursday, keeping them in the running for a play-off spot. The big-hitting Klaasen took SRH from 28 for 2 in the fifth over to 186 for five with his magnificent 51-ball 104-run performance, smashing six sixes and eight fours.
The 172-run opening stand between Kohli (100) and du Plessis (71), the highest partnership of the season, helped RCB chase down the goal as they romped home with four balls to spare. However, Kohli had other intentions.
RCB moved up to fourth place
Despite being level with Mumbai Indians on 14 points after the win, RCB moved up to fourth place thanks to their improved net run rate. However, they will need to win their following game in order to remain competitive, as Lucknow Super Giants and Chennai Super Kings both have 15 points with one game remaining.
Despite being equal with Mumbai Indians for fourth place on 14 points after the win due to their superior net run rate, RCB ascended to that position. However, they would need to win their following game to stay in the running because both Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have 15 points with one game remaining.
In his 63-ball innings, Kohli struck four maximums and 12 fours, and in his 47-ball innings, du Plessis smashed seven fours and two sixes. The two bowled a chasing masterclass.
Kohli, who was frequently chastised for losing pace after the powerplay, put an end to the argument with some amazing shots while continuing to hit boundaries in the middle overs to maintain the pace.
Needing a win to stay in play-off contention, Kohli and du Plessis gave RCB a flying start to their chase. The in-form opening duo played some gorgeous shots, piling up 64 in the first six overs.
Abhishek Sharma for two more boundaries
After hitting spinner Abhishek Sharma for two more boundaries, Kohli began the match by hitting two boundaries off Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
The captain then joined the action, punishing Kartik Tyagi for bowling short with three fours despite being dropped in the middle at the boundary line by Glenn Phillips.
After scoring another four runs with a beautiful drive to deep extra cover, Kohli brought the total off the fourth over to 18.
Du Plessis then sent Bhuvneshwar sailing over deep square leg, and he added another four as RCB scored 14 runs off the over.
With Nitish Reddy, a debutant, being pulled over deep mid, Kohli and du Plessis put the pedal to the metal, well aware that net run rate might be used to determine the top four.
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