Royal Challengers Bangalore courtesy its bowling performance were able to restrict Kolkata Knight Riders at 166/8. Kyle Jamieson picked up three wickets while Chahal and Harshal Patel picked up two wickets each.

For KKR, Andre Russell scored 31 off 20 balls but couldn’t win the game and the target proved to be too much.

In the first innings, Royal Challengers Bangalore amassed 204 runs at the Chepauk Stadium. Glenn Maxwell took charge and scored 78 runs. Ab de Villiers also played a very useful hand of 76* runs in the end. For KKR, Varun Chakravarthy picked up two wickets.

Earlier, Royal Challengers Bangalore Captain Virat Kohli Won the toss and elected to Bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders. The match is being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Brief Score -

Kolkata Knight Riders: 166/8 in 20 Overs (Russell – 31(20), Morgan – 29(23). Kyle Jamieson – 3/41, Harshal Patel – 2/17)