Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rising Pune Supergiant, Match 17
Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers skipper, won the toss and elected to field. Both teams came in with two changes
Ajinkya Rahane (above) and Rahul Tripathi put on a 63-run stand for the opening wicket - the highest for Rising Pune Supergiants this season - and helped the side off to a good start
Both the openers departed in quick succession. Virat Kohli took a superb catch to dismiss Rahul Tripathi
MS Dhoni and Steve Smith struggled in the middle, but added a half century stand. However, just when they look well set for a late flourish, both departed in quick succession
After the half century stand between MS Dhoni and Steve Smith, Royal Challengers Bangalore hit back by taking five wickets for three runs
Manoj Tiwary provided the late flourish by scoring a 11-ball 27 to take RPS to 161 for 8
RCB's chase was going smooth till the time AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli were at the crease. The duo stroked the ball with ease
RCB's chase went off track once Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers departed. Runs dried up and wickets kept falling at regular intervals
Ben Stokes bagged three wickets, including the prized scalp of Virat Kohli, did some brillliant work in the field and was awarded the Man of the Match