<p><strong>I can adjust to different situations: de Villiers – Cricket News Update</strong></p>
<p>South African batsman AB de Villiers, who is currently associated with the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the current ongoing 5<sup>th</sup> season of the Indian Premier League, shuns the label of a “finisher”, saying he prefers to think of himself as the
sort of player who can adjust to all kinds of situations.</p>
<p>“I won't say I'm a finisher of the game. I'd like to think of myself as a guy who can play anywhere, that's something I've worked on in my whole career. I'd like to be a guy that can adjust to certain situations and that's something I strive for.”</p>
<p>The 28-year-old recently displayed his ability to adapt as he won the Player of the Match award for his quick-fire 47 off 17 in the Royal Challengers’ most recent match, against the Deccan Chargers on May 6 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, which
the hosts won by 5 wickets.</p>
<p>The Challengers were set a 182-run chase by the visitors, and appeared to be cruising as openers Chris Gayle (26) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (71) established a steady 91-run stand, which came to an abrupt end in the 11<sup>th</sup> over. The situation appeared
to get worse with two dismissals (Virat Kohli and Asad Pathan) in the 14<sup>th</sup> over, which left the home team at 106 for 3.</p>
<p>The Challengers’ dire situation escalated by the time they reached the 18<sup>th</sup> over, with 39 runs required off 18 balls. However, some quick and effective hitting by de Villiers got the team safely to 185 with 7 deliveries remaining.</p>
<p>The highlight of the right-hander’s performance was undoubtedly the 18<sup>th</sup> over, during which he hit countryman Dale Steyn for 23 runs, including 4 boundaries. He was aided in his efforts by youngster Mayank Agarwal, who scored 18 off 6 balls.</p>
<p>“I enjoyed the situation tonight, I came in [with] 80 [to get] off 40-odd balls. I knew what was required and played to that kind of game plan and, like I said before, my game plan paid off tonight. On another night it might not, so I took full advantage
tonight,” de Villiers said.</p>
<p>The win elevated the Challengers to the fifth spot on the tournament points table, and puts them in an optimal position to secure a place in the playoffs, as they prepare for their next match, this time against the Mumbai Indians on May 9.</p>
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