RCB got off to a flying start with Phil Salt smashing 78 off 36 balls. Virat Kohli added a steady 50, while skipper Rajat Patidar played a blazing knock of 53 off just 20 balls.

Mumbai, April 12: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in a high-scoring encounter, putting up a strong all-round performance. Batting first, RCB posted a massive total of 240/4 in 20 overs, which proved too much for MI despite a fighting chase.

RCB Batters Dominate

RCB got off to a flying start with Phil Salt smashing 78 off 36 balls. Virat Kohli added a steady 50, while skipper Rajat Patidar played a blazing knock of 53 off just 20 balls.

Later, Tim David provided the finishing touch with an unbeaten 34, helping RCB cross the 240 mark.