RCB v RR: RCB crush RR by 71 runs

RCB completed a dominating 71-run win over RR to secure a berth in Qualifier 2 against CSK.

AB de Villiers combined with Mandeep Singh for a game-changing partnership as Royal Challengers Bangalore eliminated Rajasthan Royals from the IPL-8 with a splendid 71-run win, in Pune on Wednesday. (Full Coverage: Indian Premier League)

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De Villiers hit a fighting 66 and shared a match-winning 113-run stand with Mandeep Singh (54 not out) as Bangalore recovered from a sluggish start to post a challenging 180 for four after electing to bat. READ FULL MATCH REPORT HERE.

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