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.
RR vs RCB Match Highlights: IPL 2024
IPL • 23 May, 2024 • 53,040 Views • ⭐ 3.6
Written by Anand Swami
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.
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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.