BENGALURU: With 212 runs to defend and Lucknow Super Giants struggling at 23/3 at the end of four overs, Royal Challengers Bangalore were in with more than just a chance. Then came the storm in the form of scorching innings from Marcus Stoinis (65) and Nicholas Pooran (62) and RCB’s inability to close out wins was exposed yet again.
During their one-wicket loss to Lucknow at the M Chinnaswamy stadium on Monday, RCB became the first team in the Indian Premier League to score in excess of 200 runs and yet lose a match on five occasions. Adding to their misery, the Faf du Plessis-led team was fined for maintaining a slow over-rate and docked Rs 12 lakh.
