IPL 2017: Royal Challengers Bangalore Vs Rising Pune Supergiant, 5 talking points

Modified Apr 17, 2017 13:14 IST

MS Dhoni of Rising Pune Supergiant — Dhoni hit his first and biggest six of IPL 10

#5 RCB’s woes continue

De Villiers stumped by Dhoni off Tahir — De Villers downfall was brough upon by some quick glovework by Dhoni and a beauty from Imran Tahir

Set to chase 162, not a daunting task on the M Chinnaswamy pitch in any way, the hosts never got going as Smith and his men put up an impressive bowling performance and dismantled Kohli-led RCB at 134/9. Both Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers failed to stay at the wicket long enough to contribute a substantial knock. Kohli looked good until he was caught by Ajinkya Rahane at 28 off Ben Stokes.

De Villiers was then gobbled up by Imran Tahir at 29, stumped. Pune bowlers gave nothing away, making it more and more desperate for RCB batsmen to get runs, but only to fall one after the other in attempt to hit big shots. RCB now stand at the bottom of the table.