51 runs were scored in the last five at just over ten an over, as Glenn Maxwell went ballistic to usher Royal Challengers Bangalore to 171-5 in 20 overs. He didn’t last particularly long after his fifty, falling to a tame reverse-sweep. A couple of wickets by Adam Zampa and Sandeep Sharma put the breaks on the RCB innings, but a handy cameo by Anuj Rawat ensured that the visitors set Rajasthan Royals a competitive target of 172. However, will this be enough at their den, with Jos Buttler back in form, and Yashasvi Jaiswal having hit a purple patch?
The half-century coming from the bat of Faf du Plessis, at a strike-rate of 120, that ended right at the end of the middle phase, was a typical sheet anchor innings. Maxwell attacked from the other end but RCB could only manage a middling 78 runs in 9 overs from 6-15, at an overall run-rate of 8 per over.
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A stylish 4️⃣ & 6️⃣ to reach yet another fifty in the season 🔥🔥@Gmaxi_32 once again displayed his striking brilliance 🎥🔽 pic.twitter.com/D2Qmk0ZbOe
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