HYDERABAD: The equation was simple for Royal Challengers Bangalore. They had to win the last two games to further their playoff chances. Sunrisers Hyderabad looked like a potential banana peel at the halfway point. But if the hosts entertained any hopes of a rare win after Heinrich Klaasen’s brilliant, counter-attacking 104 (51b, 8x4, 6x6) took them to 186/5, they were firmly shown their place by the RCB opening duo.
The capacity crowd at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium lapped up all the action but made no secret of their support for Virat Kohli and RCB after Faf du Plessis put the hosts in on Thursday.
