IPL 2021: 5 Most Memorable Encounters Of Royal Challengers Bangalore In The History of IPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore will kickstart their IPL 2021 journey with the very first match of the tournament. RCB will lock horns with Mumbai Indians on April 9, 2021, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Royal Challengers Bangalore have added hard-hitter Glenn Maxwell into their squad during IPL 2021 auction. The team also bought New Zealand bowler Kyle Jamieson during the auction.

Royal Challengers Bangalore have not been able to win an IPL trophy and lost the final on three occasions. However, the Virat Kohli-led side has entertained cricket fans with some exciting matches in the Indian Premier League. Today we will look at the 5 most memorable encounters of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

RCB vs MI – IPL 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians match in IPL 2020 was one of the nail-biting encounters ever in IPL. The match went to the super over as both the teams showcased great performance in the match. Batting first, RCB scored 201-3 in 20 overs with Devdutt Padikkal, Aaron Finch, and AB de Villiers hitting a half-century.

In reply, Ishan Kishan smashed 99 runs and Kieron Pollard hit 60 runs to reach exact same score in the 2nd innings. The match entered the super over in which Mumbai Indians scored 7 runs. Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah took the match till the final ball. As RCB needed 1 run off the final ball, Virat Kohli hit a four to win the match.

RCB vs GL – IPL 2016

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Lions match in IPL 2016 witnessed the former smashing mammoth 248 runs on the scoreboard. Batting first, Virat Kohli hit 109 runs and AB de Villiers assisted with 129 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore as they reached 248/3 in 20 overs. This is still the 2nd highest team total ever registered in the Indian Premier League.

While chasing, Gujarat Lions totally failed as they could only manage 104 runs and were bowled out. Aaron Finch was their highest scorer with 37 runs. RCB won the match by 144 runs and the match became a memorable one due to RCB’s blistering batting.

RCB vs KXIP- IPL 2016

RCB vs KXIP match in IPL 2016 was another nerve-wracking match. Royal Challengers Bangalore pulled a victory by just 1 run in the match. Batting first, RCB put up 175/6 on the scoreboard with AB de Villiers 64 and KL Rahul’s quick 42-run-knock.

Batting second, Kings XI Punjab witnessed opener, Murali Vijay, smashing 89 runs. In the final over, Kings XI Punjab needed 17 runs. Marcus Stoinis smashed a six and four to Chris Jordon and took the match to the final ball. Stoinis needed to hit a boundary to win the match but could only manage 2 runs. As a result, the thrilling match saw RCB pulling off a victory in the end by just 1 run.

RCB vs PWI – IPL 2013

In IPL 2013, Royal Challengers Bangalore put up 263/5 on the scoreboard which is the highest total any team has ever reached in the Indian Premier League so far. The match was played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.

Opener Chris Gayle entertained everyone with his unbeaten 175 runs in the match, which is still the highest individual score in IPL. He hit 17 sixes and 13 boundaries for his innings. His knock was enough to take RCB to a mammoth 263/5 in 20 overs. In response, Pune Warriors scored 133/9 in 20 overs with Steve Smith’s highest individual score of 41. RCB won the match by 130 runs and this match is still a memorable game for Indian cricket fans.

RCB vs PWI- IPL 2012

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Pune Warriors India match in IPL 2012 observed one of the most memorable finishes. With Robin Uthappa’s 69, Pune Warriors were able to reach 182/6 batting first. After Chris Gayle hit 81 runs off 48 balls, RCB needed 21 runs off the final over. Ashish Nehra took the ball but could not stop Saurabh Tiwary and AB de Villiers from hitting big shots. With 3 runs needed off the final ball, Saurabh Tiwary hit a six to win the match for Royal Challengers Bangalore.