Ahmedabad : Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 4 wickets in Eliminator at Narendra Modi Stadium. Rajasthan Royals advanced to Qualifier 2 & will face Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Chennai Calling ✈️
Congratulations to 𝗥𝗮𝗷𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘀 🥳🩷
They are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an electrifying #Qualifier2 🤜🤛
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Chasing 173 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal (45) gave RR a flying start.
However, RR lost 3 wickets for 86 runs. However, Riyan Parag (36), Shimron Hetmyer (26) brought RR closer to victory.
Mohammad Siraj’s 2 wickets in 17th over almost brought RCB back to game, but Rovman Powell (16*) cameo gave RR win over RCB.
In 1st Innings, RCB succumbed to Ravi Ashwin’s 2-fer & Avesh Khan’s 3-fer.
Virat Kohli (33), Rajat Patidar (34) & Mahipal Lomror (32) were the only stand out performers who brought RCB to 172-8 after 20 overs.
Ashwin was adjourned the the Man of the Match for his 2/19.
A match-winning spell for his team to move forward in the #TATAIPL 2024 Playoffs 👏
Ravichandran Ashwin bags the Player of the Match award 🏆
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Brief Scorecard :
1st Innings :
RCB : 172-8 (20)
Rajat Patidar : 34 (22)
Virat Kohli : 33 (24)
Mahipal Lomror : 32 (17)
RR
Ravi Ashwin : 2/19
Avesh Khan : 3/44
2nd Innings :
RR : 174-6 (19)
Yashasvi Jaiswal : 45 (30)
Riyan Parag : 36 (26)
RCB
Mohammad Siraj : 2/33
Result : RR win by 4 wickets
