15th match of IPL 2020 played between Royal Challengers Banglore and Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi. Conditions were not easy for both the team as the scorching heat of the desert was taking tall on players. RCB beats RR all thanks to Lanky Batsman and New Mr Dependable of RCB in IPL 2020 Devdutt Padikkal who once again scored a good 63. With him today captain Kohli gaining some form back as he too smashed few excellent strokes and scored 72runs. The partnership between Kohli and Padikkal helped RCB win the 15th match in Abu Dhabi against Rajasthan Royals.
Rajasthan Royals scored 154 batting first:
RR started poorly as they lost Captain smith cheaply, Udana took the wicket of Smith. Samson too got out early against Chahal. Buttler smashed few, but he also got out in the bowling of Chahal.
Lomror and Tewatia inning help RR cross 150:
Young Lomror scored good 47, and new sixer king Tewatia smashed few sixes today and scored good 24 of 12 balls which helped RR reach 154 of there 20 overs.
RCB Spinners Chahal and Washington Sundar were impressive:
RCB top spinner Chahal once again did an excellent job for the team. Chahal took three wickets and gave only 24runs. He got the support of Washington Sundar who bowled well and didn’t RR batsman to free their arms.
RCB Won the match easily against RR:
Padikkal lanky lefty again impressed and scored good 63, finch got out early but today Captain Kohli getting his form back. He batted beautifully like he uses to do for years. Once Kohli was set, all the bowlers started to look ordinary. Kohli played well for his 72 which helped RCB win the match against RR.
This year RCB is looking in good form as opener Padikkal then Kohli getting back his form back and ABD helping team. In bowling spinners are still bowling well Chahal’s experience and Sundar bowling too is not bad till now. Yes they have the habit of giving runs in last five overs which happened today also. But still, this year team looking good compare to last few years poor performance.