RCB vs CSK IPL3 18th Match Result - Uthappa star in Bangalore's 36 runs win over Chennai, leading pints table

In form team Royal Challengers Bangalore easily beat neighbors Chennai Super Kings by 36 runs in the 18th match of 2010 IPLT20 - IPL3, and takes the top position in points table on Tuesday, 23rd March, 2010 at Bengalure. RCB made 171/5 and CSK made 135/7 in 20 overs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore got a bad start as orange cup holder Kallis out first time in the tournament and they were struggling at 119/5 after 17 overs but Uthappa played a brilliant inning of 68 runs in 38 balls with 3 fours and 6 sixes as they made 50 run in the last 3 overs to post a competitive total of 171.

Chennai Super Kings then got a slow start and wickets at regular interval due to fine bowling by Vinay Kumar who took 4 wickets and Chennai never been in the match and lost by 36 runs.

Match Summary:

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 171/5 in 20 overs (Uthappa 68, Muralitharan 3-25)

Chennai Super Kings - 135/7 in 20 overs (Hayden 32, Vinay 4-40)

Toss - Chennai Super Kings, who chose to bowl first.

Man of the Match - Robin Uthappa (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Result - Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 36 runs.