Royal Challengers beat Kings XI convincingly

A scintillating innings by Jacques Kallis of 89 runs of just 55 balls, guides Royal Challengers to a convincing victory over Kings XI Punjab.

 

What a tremendous match it has been. Over 400 runs were scored on a belter of a wicket, it looked like RCB would struggle initially as both Kallis and Pandey took their time to settle in. But once they did that it was no stopping them, especially Pandey who gave the innings momentum. Uthappa was promoted and he showed that he still has it - notching up the 2nd fastest fifty in the IPL ever - doing so in 19 balls. He tore apart Sreesanth, belting him for 25 runs in one over, which turned the game RCB's way. Still Kallis had to bat through the innings and he did so, slamming Bipul Sharma for 23 runs in the 18th over when the game seemed to be getting close for everyone's comfort. It was a splendid effort from Kallis, who continues to amaze for the way he performs so consistently.

 

Kallis has batted out of his skin to win the match for the Royal Challengers Bangalore single handedly. He was well assisted by Robin Uthappa who came up with a whirlwind half century in just 19 balls to help them cross the line with more than an over to spare. Kallis is now the highest run scorer of the IPL and will take over the orange cap from Ravi Bopara. 

 

Kallis is the Man of the match for his scintillating innings.