In pictures: IPL 7 action at Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore playing a shot during the IPL match against Delhi Daredevils at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

An excited crowd watching the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Ross Taylor, left, and J P Duminy of Delhi Daredevils running between the wickets during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

J P Duminy of DD playing a shot during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Cheerleaders perform before the start of the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

An excited crowd watches the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Ross Taylor, left, and J P Duminy of Delhi Daredevils after their innings during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Albie Morkel of Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling during their IPL match against Delhi Daredevils at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Pawan Singh / The National

Royal Challengers Bangalore’s power-hitters laid down a marker at the first opportunity in IPL 2014 as they cruised past a hapless Delhi Daredevils with eight wickets, 20 deliveries, and about three more gears to spare in front of a packed house at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday, April 17, 2014.