RCB vs RR: RCB 1st Innings Highlights Against RR in Eliminator

RCB vs RR 1st Innings Highlights: In a thrilling eliminator match of the IPL 2024 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) battled it out for a spot in the Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Winning the toss Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson decided to bowl first anticipating an advantage from the dew later in the game. RCB fielded an unchanged lineup while RR made a key inclusion with Shimron Hetmyer returning to the squad.

Early Overs – Steady Start by RCB

RCB began their innings cautiously, ending the first strategic time-out at 56/1 after 7 overs. Openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis played Trent Boult’s swing carefully seeking boundaries without taking undue risks. However, du Plessis fell while trying to accelerate, caught brilliantly by Rovman Powell, bringing Cameron Green to the crease.

Mid-Innings – A Shift in Momentum

By the second strategic time-out, RCB was at 134/5 after 16 overs. Kohli and Green built a steady partnership, frequently rotating the strike. However, Yuzvendra Chahal’s crucial wicket of Kohli just after the break shifted the momentum in RR’s favor. Rajat Patidar then joined Green aiming to stabilize the innings. The pair added a solid 43 runs finding boundaries regularly.

The game took another turn when Ravichandran Ashwin in his final over dismissed both Green and Glenn Maxwell in consecutive deliveries putting RCB in a tight spot. Avesh Khan, despite a rough outing managed to get rid of Patidar with a short ball which proved to be effective.

Death Overs – Final Flourish and Collapse

RCB ended their innings at 172/8 after 20 overs. Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror attempted to boost the total with some quick boundaries. Avesh Khan continuing his spell dismissed Karthik with a short ball and later Lomror as well both falling within three balls. Brief contributions from Karn Sharma and Swapnil Singh helped RCB reach their final total.

The coordinate set up for a thrilling pursue with RR requiring 173 to get their spot in Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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