Sharjah, Oct 15 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a fighting total of 171/6 against Kings XI Punjab in the 31st match of the IPL 2020, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, here on Thursday.
Virat Kohli scored 48 off 39 balls to emerge as the top-scorer, while Chris Morris smashed a blazing 25 towards the end for RCB.
After winning toss and opting to bat first, RCB were off to a good start, scoring 57/1 in the powerplay. Arshdeep Singh struck in the first ball of the 5th over to dismiss opener Devdutt Padikkal for 18.