IPL 2015: RCB vs RR - Two stupendous batting efforts- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Two stupendous batting efforts from South African AB de Villiers and Mandeep Singh enabled Royal Challengers Bangalore post a formidable 180/4 against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Eliminator at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium.

In This Pic : AB de Villiers

Pic Courtesy : BCCL

De Villiers top scored for RCB with a 38 ball 66 Photogallery - Times of India

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De Villiers top scored for RCB with a 38 ball 66, while Mandeep with his unbeaten knock of 54 from 34 balls was the other major contributor.

In This Pic : Mandeep Singh

Pic Courtesy : PTI

For the Royals, Dhawal Kulkarni Photogallery - Times of India

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For the Royals, Dhawal Kulkarni (2/28) was the pick of the bowlers.

In This Pic : Dhawal Kulkarni, Chris Gayle

Pic Courtesy : PTI

Choosing to bat on a two paced wicket Photogallery - Times of India

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Choosing to bat on a two paced wicket, RCB were off to a steady start as both openers Chris Gayle (27) and Virat Kohli cautiously negotiated the good deliveries.

In This Pic : Dhawal Kulkarni, Chris Gayle

Pic Courtesy : PTI

Though Gayle had much of the strike Photogallery - Times of India

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Though Gayle had much of the strike for the first six overs, there were not many big shots hit as the rival bowlers kept hurling at an impeccable line and length.

In This Pic : Chris Gayle

Pic Courtesy : PTI