Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Experienced batter Virat Kohli led with brilliant fifty as Royal Challengers went on to defend title defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday.

Earkier, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s seamers produced a disciplined performance to restrict Gujarat Titans to 155/8 despite Washington Sundar hitting a fighting unbeaten half‑century for the hosts.

Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar struck early to remove Shubman Gill and B Sai Sudharsan inside the Powerplay, while Rasikh Salam Dar delivered his best spell of the season to pick 3-27.

More to follow….

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