'Lady Luck' Anushka Sharma once again shone for Virat Kohli and RCB. ANushka was seen cheering the team throughout. (Source: BCCI)
Anushka Sharma was all smiles as RCB posted a big total on the board. (Source: BCCI)
RCB entered the Qualifier 2 after beating RR in the eliminator by 71 runs in Pune. AB de Villiers (L) played a terrific innings of 66 off 38 balls to set the platform as RCB posted 180/4. RCB skipper Virat Kohli (R) then rotated his bowlers to a great effect as they bowled out RR for a mere 109. (Source: BCCI)
RCB started with a bang with Chris Gayle but Dhawal Kulkarni dismissed Gayle (27) and Virat Kohli in quick succession to push them back. (Source: BCCI)
After some slow overs, RCB got the move on with AB de Villiers and Mandeep Singh changed the context of the match with a 113 run stand off just 67 balls. De Villiers scored a 38-ball 68 while Mandeep remained unbeaten on 54 off 34 balls. (Source: BCCI)
Chasing RCB's 180, RR never got going. They lost Shane Watson in the second over. RCB then struck at regular intervals and RR manged only 109. Ajinkya Rahane was their top-scorer with 42. RR finished fourth in the league. (Source: BCCI)