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Royal Challengers Bangalore cruised to an easy victory over Kings XI Punjab in the 25th match of Indian Premier League season five, played at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali on Friday, April 20, 2012.
RCB chased down a testing target of 164 runs in 19.3 overs with five wickets in hand. West Indian cricketer, Chris Gayle, once again played a key role in the win for Royal Challengers Bangalore. The sturdy left-hander bashed 87
from 56 deliveries as RCB registered their third win of the tournament.
South African sensation, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Allan-Robert-Border-c43726 de Villiers, also played his part in the win. The right-handed batsman dovetailed completely with Gayle, as the duo put on a stand of 131 runs for the fourth wicket, which proved to be decisive in the
context of the match.
Gayle, who is RCB’s hitting machine, was declared Player of the Match. The Caribbean international lavished praise on AB de Villiers for sticking with him and guiding RCB to another victory.
He said, “The wicket was good to bat on. It was a tough job for us after we lost some quick wickets. AB gave me good company and I am happy that Bangalore have won two games on the trot.”
The West Indian, whose six in the previous match, against Pune http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Warriors-c861, had broken the nose of a girl named Tia, was relieved that nobody got hurt this time around.
He said, “I am glad that no one got hurt today. I agree with the fact that people and umpires must wear some protective gear so that they suffer no harm”
Gayle thanked the little girl and wished her a speedy recovery. “Thanks to Tia, I got another medal and I hope she is doing well at the hospital,” said the left-hand batsman.
RCB are currently placed at seven in the IPL points table but Gayle believes that there is no need to push the panic button as the tournament is still wide open.
Turning is focus towards RCB’s next fixture, which is against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Rajasthan-c837 Royals, Gayle said, “We need not panic and we have to play calmly. Anything can happen in this tournament and I am looking forward to the game against Rajasthan.”
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