Bangalore crush Rajasthan by 76 runs

CAPE TOWN - Veteran Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble sent the Rajasthan Royals crashing to defeat when they started the defence of their Indian Premier League crown at Newlands Saturday.

By (AFP)

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Published: Sun 19 Apr 2009, 12:51 AM

Last updated: Thu 2 Apr 2015, 8:47 AM

Kumble took five for five as the Bangalore Royal Challengers gained a crushing 75-run win as the champions were bowled out for a paltry 58.

“It was pretty disappointing,” admitted Rajasthan captain Shane Warne. “As defending champions we expect better of ourselves. Our shot selection was poor.”

Bangalore skipper Kevin Pietersen was overjoyed with the opening win.

“The boys played fantastic cricket,” he said. “It was a great team effort and you can’t buy Anil Kumble’s experience in a shop.”


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