#Bangalore : AB de Villiers and Iqbal Abdulla struck a scintillating unbeaten 91-run partnership for the seventh wicket to guide the Royal Challengers Bangalore to the yet another Indian Premier League final, beating Gujarat Lions by four wickets in the Qualifier 1.AB de Villiers scored a scintillating 79 not out to guide the Royal Challengers Bangalore to the 2016 Indian Premier League final by beating Gujarat Lions by four wickets.
HIGHLIGHTS
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore reached their third IPL final
2. Gujarat Lions will now play Qualifier on Friday
3. AB de Villiers was named Man of the Match
AB de Villiers played a breathtaking knock to single-handedly lead Royal Challengers Bangalore fightback and take them into the Indian Premier League final with a thrilling four wicket win over Gujarat Lions in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
Chasing 159, RCB looked down and out at 29 for five before de Villiers smashed 79 off 47 balls to script a sensational comeback and take the team home in 18.2 overs. The Lions were outdone by one man’s class as the efforts of Dhawal Kulkarani and Dwayne Smith went in vain.
With the spectacular win, RCB are into their third IPL final and one step away from their maiden title. Lions on other hand will have another chance to make the summit clash in the Qualifier 2 in Delhi on Friday.
Chasing 159, RCB looked down and out at 29 for five before de Villiers smashed 79 off 47 balls to script a sensational comeback and take the team home in 18.2 overs. The Lions were outdone by one man’s class as the efforts of Dhawal Kulkarani and Dwayne Smith went in vain.
With the spectacular win, RCB are into their third IPL final and one step away from their maiden title. Lions on other hand will have another chance to make the summit clash in the Qualifier 2 in Delhi on Friday.
Bureau Report
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