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[Saba Sports News] Following an impressive bowling display, Royal Challengers Bengaluru commenced their chase with star batters Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Gujarat Titans eyed a crucial breakthrough from the get-go, and an opportunity arose on the very first ball of the innings. Mohit Sharma delivered a full outswinger, driven to the right of extra cover by Kohli.
David Miller’s exceptional diving stop and subsequent throw towards the keeper’s end presented a potential run-out chance, as Kohli lost his bat and was out of frame when the ball reached the keeper. Fortunately, the throw missed the stumps, sparing Kohli from dismissal. Anushka Sharma’s reaction mirrored the tension among RCB fans in the stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured victory on Saturday by successfully chasing down a modest target of 148 runs against Gujarat Titans. Their bowlers excelled, restricting Gujarat Titans to a mere 147 in 19.3 overs. Thanks to a solid partnership between Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, RCB made a promising start. Despite losing six wickets, they achieved the target in just 13.4 overs, sealing a comfortable win.
Speaking in the post-match presentation, Du Plessis commented, “We’ve been really good in the last few games, with both bat and ball. We’ve been unbelievable in the field as well.” He emphasized the importance of conveying pitch information to the bowlers and praised the team’s effort despite a dropped catch.
Reflecting on the batting approach, he added, “The games we’ve played here have all been high-scoring. Anything around 180-190 would’ve been par.” He acknowledged the nerves during the chase and admitted to needing better assessment, particularly when four wickets were down, highlighting the necessity to maintain composure in such situations.