#4 The failure of AB de Villiers
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AB de Villiers is the spearhead of RCB’s batting. He is vastly experienced, has innovative strokes and the ability to score runs at will. Hence, for a tricky chase of 158, RCB desperately needed ABD to spend some time at the crease.
However, the South African batsman lasted only eight deliveries, adding to the misery of the visiting team. Coming in at the fall of Head’s wicket, de Villiers’ job was to anchor the innings with Kohli and guide the inexperienced middle order in the chase.
The South African failed to score a boundary in his first seven deliveries and managed to get only three runs. He certainly felt the pressure and on the fourth ball of the fifth over, Ferguson offered him a freebie.
AB went for the drive and connected well, however, he timed it straight into the hands of Manoj Tiwary at short cover.
This wicket pushed RCB further back in the chase and they never recovered from the blow.
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