RR vs RCB IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals Extend Winning Streak with Buttler's Brilliant Century.
Rajasthan Royals Extend Winning Streak with Buttler's Brilliance Against RCB
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| Jos Buttler 100 off 58 balls (Pic Credit - BCCI/IPL) |
The clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2024 season was a spectacle of high-intensity cricket, marked by outstanding performances and nail-biting moments. RR's dominance continued as they clinched their fourth consecutive victory, solidifying their position at the top of the points table.
4⃣ wins in 4⃣ matches for the @rajasthanroyals 🩷
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 6, 2024
And with that victory, the move to the 🔝 of the Points Table 😎💪
Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/IqTifedScU#TATAIPL | #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/cwrUr2vmJN
In the first innings, RCB's openers Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli unleashed an onslaught on RR's bowlers. Du Plessis, with his aggressive stroke play, scored a quickfire 44 runs off 33 deliveries. However, it was Kohli who stole the show with a masterful century, remaining unbeaten at 113* off just 72 balls. His innings was a blend of elegance and power, comprising 12 fours and 4 sixes. The Kohli-du Plessis partnership of 125 runs laid a formidable foundation for RCB, setting a target of 183/3 for RR.
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| Virat Kohli 9th Century in T20I Cricket (Pic Credit - BCCI/IPL) |
RR's chase began with a setback as Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early to Reece Topley. However, Sanju Samson and Jos Buttler steadied the ship with aggressive stroke play. Samson's innings of 69 runs off 42 balls included some exquisite shots, crossing the milestone of 4000 IPL runs in the process. Buttler, the star of the show, took charge with a sensational unbeaten knock of 100* off 58 balls. His innings was a display of controlled aggression, smashing 9 fours and 4 sixes. Buttler's partnership with Samson and later contributions from Shimron Hetmyer ensured RR's victory with 5 balls to spare.
RCB's bowlers struggled to contain RR's batting onslaught, with Topley being the standout performer with figures of 2/27. However, Buttler's calculated aggression and impeccable timing overshadowed RCB's efforts. RR's victory showcased their depth in batting and resilience under pressure.
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| Jos Buttler 100 in his 100th IPL game (Pic Credit - BCCI/IPL) |
With this win, RR maintained their unbeaten streak, holding the top spot in the points table with 8 points. In contrast, RCB's inconsistent performance leaves them at the 8th position with just 1 win in 5 games. The match was a testament to the thrill and excitement that IPL brings, with individual brilliance from players like Kohli and Buttler adding to the spectacle.
Player of the Match :- Jos Buttler (100 off 58 Balls)
POINTS TABLE
| S.NO | Teams | M.P | w | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RR | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | +1.120 |
| 2 | KRR | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +2.518 |
| 3 | CSK | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.517 |
| 4 | LSG | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.483 |
| 5 | SRH | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.409 |
| 6 | PBKS | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.220 |
| 7 | GT | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.580 |
| 8 | RCB | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.843 |
| 9 | DC | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -1.347 |
| 10 | MI | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.423 |