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Phil Salt's 63 Powers RCB to 175 vs DC in IPL Thriller

Royal Challengers Bengaluru set a target of 176 runs for Delhi Capitals after being asked to bat first at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Opener Phil Salt anchored the innings with a brisk 63 off 38 balls, including seven boundaries. The DC bowling attack, led by Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Lungi Ngidi who took two wickets each, kept the RCB batting in check. RCB will now defend this total as DC looks to break its losing streak with a successful chase.

Key Points: RCB Sets 176 Target vs DC: Phil Salt Hits 63 | IPL 2024

  • Salt's 63 off 38 balls
  • RCB post 175/8 target
  • Axar Patel takes 2 wickets
  • DC needs win after back-to-back defeats
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IPL : Phil Salt's half-century powers RCB to 175 against DC in Bengaluru

Phil Salt's 63-run knock helps RCB post 175/8 against DC. Axar Patel takes 2 wickets. Can DC chase it? Follow live score updates.

"Salt kept hitting boundaries from one end and completed his half-century in 30 balls. - Match Report"

Bengaluru, April 18

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have set a modest target of 176 runs for Delhi Capitals despite starting well at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Asked to bat first, RCB got off to a flying start with the openers, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli adding 52 runs for the first wicket.

Kohli failed to hit his 300th IPL six and departed after making 19 runs with the help of three boundaries. The hosts added 59 runs in the power play.

Devdutt Padikkal came in to bat at number three and started with a few boundaries, but lost his wicket to the DC skipper Axar Patel. He made 18 runs off 13 balls, with the help of one six and a four.

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar started with a six, but Mukesh Kumar got him caught behind. He made just eight runs off four balls.

Salt kept hitting boundaries from one end and completed his half-century in 30 balls. He made 63 runs off 38 balls with the help of seven boundaries.

Tim David (26 off 17 balls) hit three fours and one six, but lost his wicket to Patel.

Jitesh Sharma failed to accelerate in the death overs and made just 14 runs off 20 balls. Krunal Pandya contributed with 12 runs, including a beautiful straight six.

Romario Shepherd failed to hit big sixes and departed after making just one run. Despite all efforts from the tailenders, RCB finished with 175/8.

For Delhi Capitals Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel picked two wickets each, whereas Mukesh Kumar grabbed one wicket of Patidar.

RCB will be looking to continue their winning run while DC will be hopeful for a comfortable run-chase as they aim for a win after back-to-back defeats.

Brief Score: RCB - 175/8 (Phil Salt - 63 off 38 balls, Tim David - 26 off 17 balls, Axar Patel 18/2).

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, this is a very chaseable target for DC. Warner and Shaw can take advantage of the small boundaries. RCB's bowling attack needs to be exceptional in the powerplay.
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Priyanka N
Jitesh Sharma's innings was a momentum killer! 14 off 20 balls in the death overs? That's unacceptable at this level. He needs to be more responsible in that finisher's role. 🤦‍♀️
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Rohit P
Good comeback by DC bowlers after the powerplay. Axar Patel leading from the front! Kuldeep Yadav was also very economical. The match is perfectly poised now.
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Aman W
Another match where we are left wanting more from the middle order. Patidar out for 8, Padikkal couldn't convert... Salt played a gem but had no support. Hope the bowlers defend this! 💪
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Karan T
Respectfully, I think the team management needs to look at the batting order. Maybe send David up if we lose early wickets? We can't keep relying on one overseas batter to carry the innings every time.

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