Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) savior with the bat AB de Villiers said he's happy to win the battle against Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer and countryman Kagiso Rabada. 

De Villiers smashed 75* runs off just 42 deliveries while other RCB batsmen struggled to score. He hit five sixes and 3 fours in his knock as RCB ended up scoring 171/5 after being 60/3 at one stage.

The wicket-keeper batsman took on Rabada and rated his six over mid-wicket the best one. "The shot over extra cover was certainly one of the best shots, but the one over midwicket off KG was my best one. I don't often get him away, but I'm happy I managed to get him away for that one. It's important to be fresh for every game."

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"I worked out at home and during the quarantine in the hotel room, and now it's just about managing ourselves throughout the tournament and being fresh when we go out there to play," De Villiers said at the post-match presentation.

RCB defended the target of 172 runs to top the points table after beating Delhi Capitals by 1 run. De Villiers said they have experienced players in the side who help in decision-making.

"We have some experienced heads and some young Indian bowlers who have done well internationally recently. They come in with a lot of confidence. Myself, Virat, and Maxi chip in with some help when we can too. I forced myself to say a bit more behind the stumps, thanks to Yuzi who urged me to do it," he added.

Bangalore's next match is against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi stadium on April 30. 

(With PTI Inputs)