Former India opener Virender Sehwag supported Royal Challengers Bengaluru after their 55-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final IPL league match in Hyderabad. RCB aimed to protect their top position and avoid a heavy defeat that could affect playoff seeding. They pursued 256 in an unconventional manner, avoiding aggressive scoring outside the Powerplay. Venkatesh Iyer scored a brisk 44 after Virat Kohli was dismissed for 15. Led by Rajat Patidar’s fifty, RCB reached 200 for four wickets in 20 overs. Hyderabad ended third on net run rate despite the win.
