In the exciting encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged as the winner Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with a lead of 35 runs in match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar shine with the bat
After winning the toss, RCB opted to bat first and set an impressive target of 206/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Virat Kohli led from the front with a composed knock of 51 runs off 43 balls, supported by Faf you Plessiswho got off to a quick start with 25 runs and 12 deliveries. Rajat PatidarThe explosive innings of 50 runs off just 20 balls, including 5 towering sixes, further boosted RCB’s total. Posts from Cameron Green (37 runs off 20 balls) and Dinesh Karthik (11 runs off 6 balls) ensured a challenging result for SRH.
Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh sizzles with ball
In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad fought bravely but fell short of the target, scoring 171/8 in their 20 overs. Abhishek Sharma‘s aggressive start (31 runs off 13 balls) set the tone for the chase, albeit despite notable contributions from Shahbaz Ahmed (40 runs off 37 balls) and Pat Cummins (31 runs off 15 balls), SRH couldn’t maintain the momentum. RCB’s bowling attack led by Karan Sharma (2 wickets for 29 runs) and Swapnil Singh (2 wickets for 40 runs) kept the pressure on SRH throughout the innings.
Ultimately, RCB’s all-round performance with both bat and ball ensured victory and defended its position in the league standings. SRH, on the other hand, will look to regroup and bounce back stronger in the coming games.
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This is how Twitter reacted:
Much better, Scottie! Thanks for that smileπππGo RCB! pic.twitter.com/z3QHzaff5O
β AB de Villiers (@ABdeVilliers17) April 25, 2024
Convincing win for RCB, but a little too late in the tournament. Despite the defeat, SRH is still firmly in the points table. We are on course for a close battle in mid-table in the coming weeks. #IPL2024
β Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 25, 2024
Rajat Patidar scored a brilliant 50 in the last match but missed out on the POTM award due to one run.
Patidar scored an outstanding 50 points tonight and won the well-deserved POTM award. πβ€οΈ pic.twitter.com/FhdS5I3IdS
β Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 25, 2024
My man of the match Rajat Patidar. Brilliant innings from him in the middle overs.
β Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 25, 2024
RCB fans right now π #SRHvRCB #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/DuZOEEt1ao
β Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 25, 2024
Rajat Patidar receives the Player of the Match award for his quick strike π#rajapatidar #SRHvsRCB #ipl2024 #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/u9LdXuHVOy
β CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) April 25, 2024
Faf Du Plessis said: βThe partnership with Kohli & Rajat Patidar was game-changing for RCB.β pic.twitter.com/IyJKmmX6Ox
β KRISHNAξ¨ (@KrishnaVK_18) April 25, 2024
RCB after silencing Cummins and SRH#RCBvsSRH RCB RCB | Kohli | #SRHvRCB Patidar | #SRHvsRCB
pic.twitter.com/yHZ6S8yz85β Satan (@Scentofawoman10) April 25, 2024
Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar reach their half-century. #RCBvsSRH pic.twitter.com/8lfykrASRb
β Harshhh! (@Harsh_humour) April 25, 2024
Player of the Match β Rajat Patidar 50(20) β€ pic.twitter.com/yGvxV6vM0j
β Rascal (@Rascal1_) April 25, 2024
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