The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Eliminator was a nail-biter, with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) edging out the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by a mere 4 wickets.
Rajasthan Royals Clinch Victory
Opting to field first, RR captain Sanju Samson watched his bowlers restrict RCB to a total of 172/8. Rajat Patidar (52) and Mahipal Lomror (43) were the top scorers for RCB, while Ravichandran Ashwin shone with the ball for RR, claiming 2 wickets and conceding only 23 runs.
Powell Powers RR to Victory
Chasing a modest target, RR's chase got off to a shaky start. However, a blistering knock from Rovman Powell (36* off 18 balls) turned the tide in their favor. Powell's late heroics, coupled with crucial contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag, ensured RR reached the target with 4 balls remaining. Ashwin's all-round performance (2 wickets and 23 runs) earned him the Player of the Match award.
RR Marches on to Qualifier 2
This hard-fought victory propels RR into the prestigious Qualifier 2, where they will lock horns with the Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 24th at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Meanwhile, RCB's campaign comes to an end with this narrow defeat.
