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Rajasthan Royals secure victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bangalore thanks to Steve Smith and James Faulkner's impressive showing.

Rajasthan Royals have snatched a dramatic victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League.

Steve Smith and James Faulkner racked up a combined 65 runs in 17 balls to help secure the five-wicket triumph in Bengaluru.

The partnership of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli was first up to the crease, hitting six runs before the latter was caught out by Rajat Bhatia.

Meanwhile, Yuvraj Singh hit a high of seven sixes for Bangalore as they bowed out with a score of 190-5.

The Smith-Faulkner partnership sent Rajasthan on the way to victory following Ajinkya Rahane and Karun Nair's 54-run opening, while Stuart Binny was caught out by Rilee Rossouw on two runs.

Singh managed to take four wickets for his side, but the visitors eventually reached their target of 191 to win the contest.

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