RR vs RCB Match Highlights: IPL 2024

In a thrilling Eliminator of IPL 2024 held in Ahmedabad, Rajasthan Royals (RR) emerged victorious against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by four wickets. RCB set a challenging target of 173 runs, but RR chased it down successfully in 19 overs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal played a key role with a top score of 45, while Riyan Parag contributed a crucial 36. This match was marked by significant milestones, including Virat Kohli becoming the first batter to reach 8000 IPL runs. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the exciting match.

RCB Sets a Target of 173

RCB, invited to bat first, posted a total of 172 for 8 in their 20 overs. Rajat Patidar played a crucial innings, scoring 34 off 22 balls, and showcasing his aggressive intent with well-timed boundaries. Virat Kohli, contributing 33 off 24 balls, reached a historic milestone by becoming the first-ever batter to accumulate 8000 runs in IPL history.

The innings witnessed several ups and downs. Ravichandran Ashwin exhibited his bowling mastery, claiming two wickets for just 19 runs in his four-over spell. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, RCB managed to put up a competitive total, aided by late hitting from the lower-order batsmen, ensuring they had a defendable score on the board.

Jaiswal and Kohler-Cadmore Give RR a Strong Start