IPL 2023: Why Was RCB Pacer Harshal Patel Not Allowed To Complete Last Over vs CSK - Explained

17.04.2023 - 16:57 sports.ndtv.com

Chennai Super Kings batters made merry against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadiun in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Monday.

Devon Conway and Shivam Dube hit fast half-centuries as CSK posted a huge 227-run target for RCB. In the last over of the innings, RCB bowler Harhal Patel came to end the proceedings for his team.

However, he could not complete the over and was replaced by Glenn Maxwell. He bowled two beamers to Moeen Ali and was taken away from the attack as per rules.

Devon Conway slammed a blistering 83 off 45 balls while Shivam Dube blazed away to a 27-ball 52 as Chennai Super Kings posted an imposing 226 for six in an IPL match here on Monday.

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