The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru witnessed a pulsating clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday, May 12th, 2024. RCB emerged victorious by a convincing margin of 47 runs, keeping their playoff hopes alive in the ongoing IPL season.
RCB Bat First, Powered by Patidar's Fifty
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, RCB got off to a shaky start with the early dismissals of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. However, a brilliant knock by Rajat Patidar (52 runs off 32 balls) steadied the ship. Valuable contributions from Will Jacks (41 runs off 29 balls) and Cameron Green (32* runs off 24 balls) helped RCB post a competitive total of 187/9 on the board.
DC Falter in Chase Despite Axar Patel's Heroics
Delhi Capitals' chase never quite got going. Openers Prithvi Shaw and Abhishek Porel fell cheaply, putting the visitors on the back foot. While skipper Axar Patel (42 runs off 31 balls) played a fighting knock, he lacked support from the other end. The RCB bowling attack, led by Yash Dayal (3 wickets) and Lockie Ferguson (2 wickets), kept things tight, restricting DC to 140/10 in their allotted overs.
Cameron Green Deservedly Adjudged Player of the Match
Cameron Green's all-round performance (32* runs and 1 wicket) earned him the Player of the Match award. His crucial late-innings knock with the bat and a handy wicket with the ball proved decisive in RCB's victory.
Match Takeaway
This win will be a huge confidence booster for RCB as they continue their fight for a playoff spot. While DC's playoff hopes have taken a slight dent, they will be looking to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
