4. RCB vs CSK, Bengaluru, May 18, 2013:
This was a must-win game for RCB to stay in the hunt for the playoff spots. Due to the erratic weather in Bangalore, the match was reduced to 8 overs per side. Chennai Super Kings again won the toss, and Royal Challengers Bangalore continued the trend by winning another encounter.
Virat “King” Kohli batted brilliantly for his 56 off just 29 deliveries. His blistering knock saw the Indian captain smash 6 fours and 4 sixes. Chris Gayle, who is known to be destructive, hit a quickfire 28(13), which propelled his side to 106/2 in 8 overs.
The required run rate was in excess of 13 from the start. Murali Vijay 32(19) and MS Dhoni 24(10) tried their best to secure the Yellow army’s win, but they kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which caused their downfall. Zaheer Khan was the pick of the bowlers as he got 4 scalps in just 2 overs.
- Man of the Match: Virat Kohli
- Result: RCB won by 24 runs
