RCB post 148-4 against KXIP in IPL

Bangalore were reduced to 22-5 in 5 overs before AB de Villiers smashed a 46-ball unbeaten 89 to take RCB to 148-4 in their 20 overs. DH file photo

Electing to bat, Royal Challengers Bangalore posted 148-4 against Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League encounter, here today.

Bangalore were reduced to 22-5 in 5 overs before AB de Villiers smashed a 46-ball unbeaten 89 to take RCB to 148-4 in their 20 overs. Mandeep Singh (28) and Stuart Binny (18) also made useful contributions.

For Kings XI Punjab, Varun Aaron (2/21) snapped two wickets, while Sandeep Sharma (1/26) and Axar Patel (1/12) picked one wicket each.

Brief Score:

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 148-4 in 20 overs (AB de Villiers 89; Varun Aaron 2/21).