IPL 2022, Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Highlights: Faf du Plessis hits 96 as Bangalore beat Lucknow by 18 runs
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Faf du Plessis led from the front with a sparkling 96 to set up an 18-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. The South African helped Bangalore fight back with his 64-ball knock after they lost two wickets, including Virat Kohli for a golden duck, in the opening over in Mumbai. As it happened| Scorecard | Points TableRCB posted 181 for six, a total their bowlers -- led by Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood -- defended by restricting Lucknow to 163-8. Bangalore, who are searching for their maiden IPL title, moved to second in the table behind leaders Gujarat Titans. Lucknow slipped to fourth. Hazlewood returned figures of 4-25, including the key wickets of opener Quinton de Kock for three and Marcus Stoinis, who made a 15-ball 24 before being bowled by his international teammate in the penultimate over.
