Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 10 runs. RCB posted the total of 213 in 20 overs as Virat Kohli smashed 58-ball ton and Moeen Ali played a terrific 66 off 28 knock. While chasing KKR lost their 3 wickets during the powerplay. KKR captain Dinesh Karthik believes that Moeen’s scintillating performance took the game away from KKR.

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In the post-match presentation ceremony, Karthik said, “I think the way Moeen batted, he took the game away from us. He played a few good shots and credit to him. I thought they were 20-25 runs too many and that's what happens when a player like Virat plays. It was a brilliant knock from him. The ball was seaming a little, and the new ball had a bit in it and it wasn't easy for stroke-making. If I had to look back, it was 20 runs too many.He  further said that he has faith in his team but the players will bounce back. “This is a hard wicket for the spinners and we were aware that we could take on their spinners and that brought the game close. I think RCB did the small things right today. If we play a couple of good games things will start to roll and I believe in my boys. If we do the right things we will be back on track.”

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Now, Kolkata will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium