New Delhi: In a memorable encounter, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured their second victory of the IPL 2024 season by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 35 runs. The match, held at Hyderabad’s home ground, witnessed a thrilling contest between bat and ball.
Key Highlights:
- Half-Centuries by Kohli and Patidar: RCB’s innings were powered by explosive knocks from Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. Patidar’s blistering 50 runs off 20 balls and Kohli’s composed 51 runs off 43 balls set the stage for a formidable total.
- Bowlers Shine: RCB’s bowlers, led by a sharp performance from the likes of Will Jacques, Cameron Green, and Mohammed Siraj, restricted Hyderabad to a modest total.
- Hyderabad’s Winning Streak Halted: Sunrisers Hyderabad, who had won their previous four matches, faced their third defeat in eight games. RCB avenged their earlier loss to Hyderabad this season, where they were beaten by 25 runs in a high-scoring encounter in Bengaluru.
- Chasing 207: Hyderabad’s chase faltered as they managed only 171 runs for 8 wickets. Opener Travis Head fell early, caught by Karn Sharma off Jacques. Despite a brief fightback from Abhishek Sharma (31 runs) and others, the RCB bowlers maintained control.
- Patidar’s Explosive Hitting: Patidar’s four consecutive sixes off leg-spinner Mayank Markandey in the 11th overturned the tide in RCB’s favor. His rapid half-century in just 19 balls provided the impetus for RCB’s innings.
- Kohli’s Milestone: Kohli, the leading run-scorer in IPL history, played a crucial role in rotating the strike and supporting Patidar. RCB reached a competitive total of 206 runs for 7 wickets.
- Faf Du Plessis’ Aggressive Start: Alongside Kohli, Faf Du Plessis attacked the Hyderabad bowlers, scoring 25 runs off 12 balls. However, he was dismissed by T Natarajan after a promising start.
- Hyderabad’s Bowling Challenge: Despite a costly first over from captain Pat Cummins, Hyderabad’s spinners applied pressure in the middle overs. RCB’s scoring rate slowed down, but late contributions from Cameron Green and Swapnil Singh ensured they crossed the 200-run mark.
- Sunrisers’ Batting Struggles: Apart from Abhishek Sharma, other Hyderabad batsmen failed to make significant contributions. RCB’s disciplined bowling attack kept them in check.
- RCB’s Second Win in Nine Matches: After a month-long wait, RCB secured their second victory of the season, having previously won on March 25.
With this win, RCB aims to build momentum and climb up the IPL 2024 points table. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to bounce back in their next fixture. The IPL season continues to provide thrilling cricketing action, and fans eagerly await more exciting clashes in the days ahead.
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