IPL in pictures: Narine blows away RCB; Smith helps Gujarat win

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Caribbean pinch-hitter Sunil Narine smashed the fastest 50 of this season's IPL, bringing up the milestone in only 15 balls, against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday.

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Opening the batting with Narine, Aussie Chris Lynn also scored a 50 as they blazed to 105 for no loss within the first six overs. KKR made small work of the target of 159, winning the game in the 16th over.

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Earlier in the first innings, Travis Head rescued the home side as he top-scored for RCB with a 47-ball 75, helping the side reach a respectable total of 158 for 6. ▲

Hashim Amla scored his second ton of the tournament, scoring 104 off just 60 balls, helping the team reach 189. ▲

Dwayne Smith provided the perfect start, getting Gujarat off to a flier chasing a big target. ▲

Dinesh Karthik played a solid hand to help Gujarat cross the finish line. ▲