In pics: RCB vs GL IPL match highlights - Finch hit 72 runs off 34 balls- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Finch hit 72 runs off 34 balls to lead the Lions from slightly wobbling to the brink of victory. Captain Suresh Raina finished with a rush for the Lions to total 135-3 in the 14th over, in reply to Bangalore's dismal 134 all out.

In This Pic : Suresh Raina, Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Gujarat lions, Finch

Pic Courtesy : PTI

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Bangalore has reached the final three times, including last year, but batting has let the side down, surprisingly in a side featuring Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, and AB de Villiers. Kohli has hit two half-centuries in this campaign, and Gayle and de Villiers one each. None fired in this home game.

In This Pic : Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Gujarat lions

Pic Courtesy : BCCL

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Kohli was out for 10, fellow opener Gayle for 8, and de Villiers run out for 5. At that point, Bangalore was 60-5 in less than 10 overs. At least that was better than its 49 all out four days ago.

In This Pic : Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Gujarat lions, Basil Thampy

Pic Courtesy : BCCL

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Gujarat medium-pacer Andrew Tye took a match-winning 3-12 in his four overs, and spinner Ravindra Jadeja earned two wickets to double his tournament tally, plus a catch, and the run out of de Villiers.

In This Pic : Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Gujarat lions, Chris Gayle, Andrew Tye

Pic Courtesy : BCCL

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After Bangalore was all out in consecutive games for the first time, Gujarat started shakily when openers Ishant Kishan, 16, and Brendon McCullum, 3, were out early.

In This Pic : Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL, Gujarat lions, Brendon McCullum

Pic Courtesy : BCCL