Rajasthan Royals triumph Over Bengaluru
19th Match (N), Jaipur, April 06, 2024, Indian Premier League | |||
Score | Result | Player of the match | |
RR | 183/3 | RR won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | Jos Buttler, RR 100* (58) |
RCB | 189/4 |
At the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, a tense match unfolded between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rajasthan Royals secured a confident victory, outpacing their rivals by 6 wickets.
RCB’s Promising Start Lacks Finishing Touch
The encounter began with a powerful performance from Virat Kohli, who scored 113 runs and remained unbeaten until the end of the game. Faf du Plessis also contributed with 44 runs. Despite a strong start, RCB couldn’t maintain the momentum, allowing RR to limit them to 183/3.
Assured Chase by RR
RR began their chase with some difficulties, losing an early wicket, but thanks to an outstanding inning by Jos Buttler, who scored 100 runs and stayed not out, and a significant contribution from Sanju Samson with 69 runs, RR reached the target, finishing the game at 189/4.
RR Strengthens League Positions
This success marked the fourth consecutive victory for RR, solidifying their position in the IPL 2024 leaderboard. For RCB, this defeat prompts reflection on their strategy and team composition for the remaining season’s games.