IPL CRICKET 2010 - KKR Vs RCB

IPL CRICKET 2010

Kolkota Knight Riders Vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

RCB BACK ON TRACK

Uthappa, Vinay Do IT For Bangalore

Bangalore: Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Anil Kumble had attributed the team's recent slump in form in the Indian Premier League 3 to the inefficacy of their bowling unit including himself.

        In a critical clash against Kolkata Knight Riders, the RCB bowlers responded brilliantly to spur a spolen did late charge during the KKR innings and set up a sensational seven-wicket victory.

       Local lad Vinay Kumar (3-23) kept his date with big guns to dismiss Sourav Ganguly (33, 32b, 2x4, 2x6) and engineer a dramatic collapse that restricted the visitors to a below-par 16/9 on a beautiful batting track at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

       The ever-reliable Jacques Kallis picked two and Kumble got rid of big hitting Brendon MCCullum (45, 36b,5x4,2x6) as KKR failed to make full use of an explosive start.

         The RCB batsmen complemented the good work by the bowlers as the hosts chased down the target in 17.14 overs to help the team regain the second spot in the points tally with 12 popints and a healthy run-rate.

       Though orange cap holder Kallis departed early, No.3 Rahul Dravid (52, 35b, 5x4, 2x6) and inform Robin Uthappa (525 not out off 22balls with five sixes and three fours) completed an incredible win and keep RCB's semifinal hopes alive.