Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf Duplessis said batting first was crucial in the match against Lucknow Supergiants. The wicket in Lucknow was very different compared to Bangalore. The way we had a partnership in the opening, it was very important. It was important to bat first on this wicket. This decision would have made the match easier for any captain. Playing spin on this wicket was a difficult task. In this low-scoring match, Bangalore scored 126 runs for nine wickets and defended it successfully.
Talking about the match, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 18 runs. Batting first after winning the toss, Bangalore scored 126 runs losing nine wickets in 20 overs. Captain Faf Duplessis scored the highest 44 runs. In reply, the Lucknow team was reduced to 108 runs in 19.5 overs. Krishnappa Gautam scored the highest 23 runs in 13 balls.
With this win, Bangalore has also avenged the previous defeat from Lucknow. Lucknow beat Bangalore by one wicket at Chinnaswamy. Lucknow had easily achieved the target of 213 runs. Bangalore equaled the record of defending their lowest score in the IPL. Earlier in 2008 also, Bangalore had defended only 126 runs against Chennai. Monday was also the birthday of Virat Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma. Bangalore and Virat Kohli gave him the gift of victory.
