IPL 2021: AB de Villiers and Mohammad Azharuddin built a solid partnership for the second wicket

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) proceeded their preparations in earnest for the up-and-coming UAE leg of the 2021 IPL. With star players like Virat Kohli and Mohammad Siraj having arrived within the Center East, the group has cranked up their series as well. They recently ventured out on the field to compete in an intra-squad game to construct up match practice.

The unexpected was separated into two groups, RCB A and RCB B, led by Harshal Patel and Devdutt Padikkal separately. Within the absence of a coin, a web switch was utilized for the coin toss which RCB A won. The side chose to bowl first in shinning sunny conditions.

“Obviously, not the most pleasant weather. We’re going to have that challenge at least in one match in the tournament, so might as well get used to it,” said Padikkal

AB de Villiers

RCB A lost a wicket within the powerplay but got off to a strong beginning. AB de Villiers and Mohammad Azharuddin built a strong organization for the moment wicket. The South African reached his half-century within the seventh over itself after a drowsy begin.

Therefore, He inevitably changed over it into a three-figure score as RCB A compiled a total of 212-4 in their 20 overs. Thus, de Villiers struck seven fours and 10 sixes in his innings of 104 run off 46 deliveries. Azharuddin played a vital thump as well with 66 runs to his title.

“When we arrived and I got out off the bus, I thought it’s crazy that we’re trying to play a cricket game in the middle of the day. Luckily the breeze came up, I told Azharudeen that it’s much better now and the pitch will get flatter. We had fun out there, I’m pleased with the runs on the board. It becomes very stretchy for the first 20 balls out there.” he said

Devdutt Padikkal

The chasing side got off to a stellar begin the kindness of Devdutt Padikkal and KS Bharat. The twosome kept the desired rate beneath check and cruised at 12 runs an over until the midway stage of the innings.

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