Top five reasons why RCB beat Sunrisers
De Grandhomme's cameo, Thampi's erratic lengths, de Villiers' promotion and more
17/05Result
51st match (N), Indian Premier League at Bengaluru, May 17 2018
Player of the Match
17/05Result
51st match (N), Indian Premier League at Bengaluru, May 17 2018
Player of the Match
'We can't always rely on two batsmen' - Moeen
The RCB allrounder talks about the winning combination they have cracked and would like to stick to now
Siraj bowled the last over really well - Pandey
The Sunrisers batsman says a total of 218 was a lot to go after on the Chinnaswamy pitch and they didn't bowl well enough in the death overs
Swann: Williamson now seems like a complete player
Graeme Swann on how Kane Williamson stepped up with 81 off 42 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore
Swann: Keen on seeing Alex Hales play well
Our experts Ajit Agarkar and Graeme Swann pick unchanged XIs for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively
Match Coverage
All Match NewsRCB overcome middle-overs muddle for perfect show
RCB have invariably lost quick wickets in the middle overs while batting first, but on Thursday against Sunrisers, they had a welcome departure from that norm that ensured they didn't end up with a sub-par total
Talking points: How did Thampi concede 70 in four overs?
Plus, do third umpires need time limits to make their decisions, and why did Williamson get so little of the strike in the closing stages of Sunrisers' chase?
From Tests to T20s, Williamson masters his own range
Like efficient companies, the best players have the ability to innovate while still relying on their strengths. Kane Williamson has done so expertly through the season, and again during his 81 against RCB
The importance of being Shakib
His ability to adapt to any situation makes the Bangladesh allrounder an invaluable part of the Sunrisers outfit and, overall, a T20 gem
Qualification scenarios - Six games, five teams, two spots
An explainer on how the Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad game will affect the play-off race
