The Royal Challengers Bengaluru held their nerve to clinch a thrilling 12-run win over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday night. However, It wasn바카라t without a few heart-stopping moments, but RCB walked away with their third win of the season--thanks to some clutch performances and a few flashes of brilliance. (Highlights | Scorecard)
Krunal Pandya바카라s dramatic final over, Virat Kohli바카라s record-breaking knock, and a sensational relay catch involving Phil Salt and Tim David in the deep--this match had it all.
With MI needing 28 runs from the 11 balls in their chase of 222, Deepak Chahar walked in as the final hope after Hardik Pandya바카라s explosive 42 off 15 balls came to an end. Chahar, after scoring 11 off 6 balls connected well with a short delivery by Krunal, and for a moment, it looked like the ball would sail over for six.
But Phil Salt had other plans. At deep mid-wicket, Salt caught the ball mid-air but, aware he was losing balance and stepping over the rope, tossed it back into play. Tim David came across from the nearby at the perfect time and completed the stunning catch. MI바카라s chase ended at 209/9 in 20 overs.
Earlier in the game, Virat Kohli once again entered the history books, becoming the fastest Indian to score 13,000 runs in T20 cricket. His 67 off 42 balls led a strong start for Bengaluru as they posted a formidable total of 221/5, a total built despite the presence of Jasprit Bumrah--who went wicketless on the night, finishing with figures of 0/29 after returning from injury.
Speaking of Mumbai바카라s chase, the lacked early momentum, and despite some late fireworks from Tilak Varma (56) and Hardik Pandya (42), Krunal Pandya proved to be the game-changer. The elder Pandya brother bagged 4 wickets for 45 runs, including a thrilling final over where he picked three scalps to shut the door on MI.
With this win, RCB climb to third on the table with 6 points, level with Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans but ahead on net run rate. Meanwhile, Mumbai find themselves struggling in eighth place with just two points from five matches.
