AB leads RCB assault of Mumbai
AB de Villiers was at his brilliant best as he smashed a century to lead the Royal Challengers Bangalore to a crushing 39-run victory over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
De Villiers scored an unbeaten 133 off just 59 balls as he hammered the bowlers to all parts to once again demonstrate that he is currently the best batsman in the world playing in all formats of cricket.
India's Virat Kohli also weighed into the equation hitting 82 not out as he and the South Africa ODI captain shared in an unbroken partnership of 215 for the second wicket as the RCB totaled a massive 235 for one in 20 overs after winning the toss and electing to bat.
The team from Bangalore lost Chris Gayle in the fourth over, caught at short third-man off the bowling of Lasith Malinga, but that joy was short-lived for Mumbai as their bowling attack was put to the sword by De Villiers and Kohli.
The home side were never really going to chase down the total although the two West Indians, Lendl Simmons (68*) and Kieron Pollard (49) provided some good entertainment with some lusty blows.
Mumbai eventually made 196 for seven in their 20 overs as the side from Bangalore picked two points for their win.
Latest
-
NewsWarm-up match cancelled after second Proteas player tests positive for COVID-19
There will be no intra-squad warm-up for the Proteas thanks to a COVID-19 outbreak.
-
NewsChris Jordan says South Africa should not be ‘judged’ for not taking a knee
Barbados-born Jordan says racial inequality remains a pressing matter among England’s diverse squad.
-
NewsLockie Ferguson prepared to wait for his Test break
Injury to Lockie Ferguson allowed Kyle Jamieson to seize his opportunity to impress Black Caps team management before lockdown.
-
NewsICC makes alterations to World Test Championship points system
COVID-19 has forced the ICC to amend the points system for the 2019-21 World Test Championship.
-
NewsWorld leading Dawid Malan ready to prove himself again in South Africa
Yorkshire batsman has impressed in T20 cricket.
-
NewsEngland captain Knight welcomes cricket’s return to Commonwealth Games
Cricket will return to the Commonwealth Games in 2022 with a Women’s T20 tournament.
-
NewsMoeen Ali ready to fight for England Test future
The all-rounder is hoping to start afresh and rekindle his red-ball ambitions.
-
NewsECB ready to welcome back fans next summer as it announces India Test series
‘If the fans could come in next year, that would be amazing’, said Moeen Ali.
-
NewsEngland Cricket Board planning for return of fans next summer as it announces India Test series
England will also play white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
-
NewsEngland line up two Karachi T20s next October in first Pakistan trip since 2005
Scheduling issues forced plans for a limited-overs tour in early 2021 to be put on hold.