Watch: AB de Villiers put on a phenomenal show in the RCB v KKR encounter in IPL 2021, smashing 76 unbeaten runs in just 34 balls.
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The South Africa batsman continued his impressive run in the competition, helping Royal Challengers Bangalore post 204-4 against Kolkata Knight Riders in Chennai.
De Villiers came into the middle with RCB having laid the foundation for a strong finish at 95-3. Glenn Maxwell, who top-scored for Bangalore with a 49-ball 78, was also at the crease. The duo changed the momentum of the innings, registering a 50-run partnership in just 29 balls.
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While Maxwell was dismissed in the 17th overs, AB de Villiers carried on, as RCB piled on 52 runs in the last three overs. He is now the third-highest run-scorer in IPL 2021, accumulating 125 runs in three innings at an average of 62.50.