IPL 2024, RCB vs RR: RCB’s journey in the 17th season of the Indian Premier League has come to an end. This team made a strong comeback after losing the opening match and reached the playoffs by winning 6 matches, but in the eliminator match, it was defeated by Sanju Samson’s team by 4 wickets. Everyone felt that the way RCB has won the last 6 matches in a row, it will do the same in the 7th match as well, but it could not happen. 5 players of Rajasthan Royals stopped RCB’s victory chariot and knocked them out of this season.
In the first eliminator match played on 22nd May at Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB batted first and scored 172 runs on the board, in reply, Rajasthan won in 19 overs by losing 6 wickets. We are telling you about those 5 heroes who defeated RCB.
R Ashwin
The veteran off-spinner bowled brilliantly in this crucial match and broke the back of RCB. Ashwin gave away just 19 runs in his 4 overs and took 2 wickets. Due to his tight bowling, RCB could only reach 172 runs. He was given the Player of the Match award for this excellent performance.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Rajasthan’s senior leg spinner took only 1 wicket in this match. That wicket was Virat Kohli, who is half the strength of RCB. After his dismissal the team came under pressure. Kohli tried to send Chahal’s second ball of the first over for a six, but due to not connecting properly, he was caught out on the boundary line. Kohli’s wicket proved to be the turning point of the match.
Avesh Khan
Avesh Khan of Rajasthan was undoubtedly expensive in this eliminator match, but he took 3 wickets in the last overs. Due to which the team could not score much. Avesh took the wickets of Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror and Dinesh Karthik for 44 runs in 4 overs. These were the same players who could take RCB to 190.
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a good start to Rajasthan chasing 172 runs. He played an innings of 45 runs in 30 balls. Which made it easier for the middle order batsmen. Jaiswal’s innings proved to be important in RR’s victory.
Riyan Parag
Played the biggest innings for Rajasthan in this match. He played the role of finisher by scoring 36 runs on 26 balls. He brought the team to the threshold of victory.