In the match played in Dubai, Royal Challengers Bangalore batted first and scored 201 runs for the loss of 3 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. AB de Villiers played a smoky 55-run innings. Apart from them, openers Devdutt and Aaron Finch also scored half-centuries.
Chasing Bangalore's 202-run target, Mumbai Indians leveled the match at a loss of 5 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Mumbai's Ishan Kishan scored 99 and Kieron Pollard 60 runs.
After the match ended in a draw, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians. AB de Villiers, who scored 55 off 24 balls with 4 fours and 4 sixes, was declared the man of the match.
