In the IPL 2024, on Wednesday’s Eliminator match, Royal Challengers Bengaluru loss terminates their dream of a good second half.
RCB’s six-match winning streak came to an end as they were unable to defend par 172 in the knock-out game.
Though scratchy Royals’ quick wickets loss created some room for RCB to claw back in game for a brief period but a composed Riyan Parag and later Rovman Powell ensured that their side crossed the finish line with an over to spare.
As well as Virat Kohli was visibly angry since he was seen mumbling and smashing bottle while fielding at the fence when the game started slipping out of RCB’s grasp towards the end.
In a viral video, Yash Dayal was hit for consecutive boundaries in the 17th over of Royals chase which showed Kohli’s frustrated avatar. In this video, Dayal leaked boundaries so Kohli is complaining to fellow RCB player and support staff.
The Eliminator saw Rajasthan endure a tumultuous four-wicket win against RCB’s roller coaster run.
After RR batters stuttered in middle overs due to which; despite its hanging balance during most parts of second half , contest between RR and RCB became very tight, going down to last over but eventually 2008 winners prevailed by one over.
Rajasthan ended up scoring 174 runs for six wickets chasing 173 as Powell (16 not out) played till the end in a tense finish.
