Bengaluru, April 5 Devdutt Padikkal and Tim David scored impressive fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru capitalized on a stellar performance from their top order to post the highest score of this IPL season, a massive 250 for 3 against Chennai Super Kings here on Sunday.
Sent in to bat, Padikkal smashed a 50 off 29 balls, while opener Philip Salt contributed a brisk 46 off 30 balls, setting the stage.
Skipper Rajat Patidar (48 off 19 balls) and Tim David then unleashed some powerful shots, scoring 99 runs in 36 balls to propel RCB to an impressive total.
For CSK, Shivam Dube (1/30), Anshul Kamboj (1/52) and Jamie Overton (1/42) were among the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 250 for 3 in 20 overs (Tim David 70 not out, Devdutt Padikkal 50; Shivam Dube 1/30).