After 2 consecutive losses, RCB managed to win the 3rd one. Chasing 182 in 20 overs, Pietersen and Kohli along with Uthappa sealed the win for RCB. KP scored 66 off 44, Kohli 42 off 26 and Uthappa 22 off 8 delieveries. It was Lee's over (17th) that decided the fate of the tight game. The over went for 25 runs when RCB needed 48 from 24 balls.
Scorecard:
KXIP: 181/5 (Sangakkara 45, Bopara 42)
RCB: 184/4 in 19.1 overs (KP 66*, Kohli 42)
Rahul Dravid has not been given a chance to bat till now. RCB team management should utilise their "dependable" resource before the tournament gets over. Remember, he was the leading run scorer for RCB in 1st 2 seasons of IPL.
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