Gujarat Lions beat RCB by 6 wickets, Kohli's century goes in vain
After RCB posted a competitive 180 runs for the loss of two wickets, Gujarat Lions chased down the target and reached 182 runs by losing four wickets with three balls to spare.
Dinesh Karthik played a crucial role for Gujarat as he smashed 39-ball 50 and ensured his side a victory.
He hit three boundaries in his knock.
Brendon McCullum (42) and Dwayne Smith (32) gave Gujarat a strong start at the top with their 47 runs stand.
Suresh Raina later joined the party and contributed 24 runs with his willow.
The day, however, belonged to Kohli, who showed his class and smashed unbeaten 100 runs off 63 balls. He hit 11 boundaries and hammered one big six in his knock for RCB as the visitors won the toss and elected to bat first.
Hitting out four boundaries and three sixes,
Lokesh Rahul joined Kohli with his 35-ball 51 as the duo added 121 runs in the third wicket partnership for RCB.
Dhawal Kulkarni and Pravin Tambe picked up a wicket each for Gujarat.
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