The Royal Challengers Bangalore struggled to get going, scoring 169 runs in the first innings. Their star batsmen, including Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar, failed to make an impact. Liam Livingstone was the top scorer for RCB with 54 runs.
Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl first at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Their strategy of using four fast bowlers paid off. Arshad Khan and Mohammad Shami tore through RCB’s batting lineup in the early overs. The first to fall was Virat Kohli, who scored 7 runs, followed by Devdutt Padikkal with 4 runs. Phil Salt and captain Rajat Patidar tried to steady the ship, but they were dismissed for 14 and 12 runs, respectively.
Foreign Players Save RCB’s Day
The foreign players in the RCB team, including Liam Livingstone, played a crucial role in rescuing their team from a precarious situation.
Mohammad Shami Wreaks Havoc
Mohammad Shami was particularly effective with the ball, taking key wickets and putting pressure on the RCB batsmen. His performance was a major factor in restricting RCB to a below-par total.
