Phil Salt was sensational in the first half, Rajat Patidar was potent with his power-hitting in the middle overs and Tim David was devastating at the death. The trio’s exploits helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru pile on a gargantuan 240 for four and eventually prevail over five-time champion Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in a marquee Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

Riding on a whirlwind batting display through the innings — despite Virat Kohli’s relatively quiet 38-ball 50 — RCB lived up to its billing as defending champion to post the second-highest total of the season.