IPL 2022: RCB Defeated KKR by 3 Wickets

Despite batting first against RCB, Shreyas Iyer's KKR had a weak start on the field at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

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Faf du Plessis led RCB won the toss and elected to field against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 6th match of IPL 2022.

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Kolkata had set a target of 129 runs in 18.5 overs, which later turned out to be an easy chase for the Royal Challengers.

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Andre Russell, playing from Kolkata's side, was the highest scorer for the team, hitting 3 sixes and making 25 runs off 18 balls.

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RCB chased down the target of 129 runs, claiming their first win in the IPL 2022.

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Royal Challengers Defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 Wickets, making a total run of 132 when 4 balls were still left.

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