Royal Challengers Bangalore rode on Virat Kohli's whirlwind half century and Chris Gayle's blitzkrieg to notch up a comfortable 26-run win over Pune Warriors in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here today.
Put into bat, Kohli smashed 67 off 42 balls after Gayle laid the foundation with 49 off a mere 26 deliveries, to lead the home team's challenge at the Chinnaswamy stadium.
In reply, Pune could not not manage more than 155 for five in their stipulated 20 overs, despite a fighting fifty from Jesse Ryder and a quick-fire 23-ball 41 from skipper Yuvraj Singh.
Ryder hit four fours and two sixes while Yuvraj's knock included two fours and three sixes.
Image: Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli bats during an Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors in Bangalore, India, Friday, April 29, 2011.
Text: PTI
Images: AP
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