The clash that saw Rajasthan Royals pull off a scratchy four-wicket win in the Eliminator match played at Ahmedabad on Tuesday meant that Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s sensational second-half run of straight six wins came to heart-breaking end.
The loss for RCB means they have lost a play-off encounter for the 10th time in 16 outings.
Meanwhile, former captain and champion batsman Virat Kohli was captured on camera offering solace to his teammate Dinesh Karthik as hurt and disappointment swept through the RCB camp.
For Karthik, defeat in the Eliminator was supposed to be his final IPL season but it shattered his hopes of winning a title in what could have been a fitting end to his career with Swansong.
After the game ended, Kohli hugged Karthik warmly, almost crying.
Rajasthan Royals won by four wickets over Royal Challengers Bangalore which means they are still alive in the IPL with regard to this contest.
On account of choosing field first, Bengaluru were limited by 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals who finished at par score of 172 runs for eight and then achieved it with one over left.
To book an appointment with Kolkata Knight Riders or KKR of Chennai against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday will be determined after Rajasthan meet up with them in their second qualifier.
