De Villiers's attack puts RCB in control
April 21, 2018  23:15
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RCB 149-4 (16 ovs) vs Delhi 174-5 | Scorecard


De Villiers continues his super show with the bat, as he swings Tewatia over the midwicket region for a six coupled with five singles to get 11 from the over.

Morris comes under attack from De Villiers. The RCB right-hander slams the third ball for a six before he glances the next fine for a four to get 14 from the over.

RCB are pretty well placed on 140 for three in 15 overs, needing another 35 runs from five overs for victory.

Boult starts his new spell with a full toss which Corey Anderson hits over the leg side for a six.

Delhi miss a chance to make the breakthrough as both batsmen are running to the same end after de Villiers taps it to the off-side and sets off but Anderson turns back halfway down before deciding to carry in a bid to sacrifice his wicket.

However, the bowler is unable to collect Gambhir's throw from point as RCB have a narrow escape.

But Boult strikes with the next ball as he bowls Anderson with a yorker for 15.

RCB are 149 for four in 16 overs, needing 26 from four overs for victory.

De Villiers has smashed his way to brilliant 80 from 35 balls, having hit eight fours and five sixes.
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