In pics: RPS vs RCB IPL match highlights - Asked to bat, Pune suffered a

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Asked to bat, Pune suffered a late batting collapse but managed to post a competitive total of 161 for eight in 20 overs. In reply, RCB put up an below-par show, being restricted to 134/9, as they suffered their hat-trick of losses.

In This Pic : Rising Sunrisers Pune

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However, the competitive total could easily have been a match-winning one, thanks to the start they got from Tripathi (31) and Rahane (30), who posted 61 at the end of Powerplay overs (six).

In This Pic : Rahul Tripathi, Rahane

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Both scored at a fair clip, Tripathi especially impressive with hitting three fours and a six against pacers Adam Milne and Sreenath Aravind.

In This Pic : Sreenath Aravind, Rahul Tripathi, Adam Milne

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Leg-spinner Samuel Badree broke the opening partnership as Rahane missed the length completely, allowing the ball to dismantle his stumps, with Pune at 63/1 in 7.4 overs.

In This Pic : Samuel Badree, Ajinkya Rahane

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The following over, bowled by left-arm spinner Pawan Negi, saw Tripathi hitting straight at Virat Kohli at short cover.

In This Pic : Virat Kohli, Rahul Tripathi, Pawan Negi

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