RCB qualified for the playoffs of the Indian Premier League 2024 season after beating CSK in their final group-stage game. RCB needed to win by 18 runs to qualify for the top 4 and the did it in style, with Yash Dayal comfortably defending the 35 runs needed in the final over of the game. RCB's journey into the playoffs was possible due to an incredible turnaround in the second half of the season where they won 6 matches in a row.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli broke into tears after RCB achieved the unthinkable in the IPL 2024 season. The moment was captured by the broadcasters and created one of the most beautiful moments seen this season on television.
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Many had counted RCB out after the team had lost 7 out of their first 8 matches of the tournament. RCB however, stayed in the hunt by changing their approach with both bat and ball. With the bat, RCB went hammer and tongs from the start. Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis were crucial for RCB in this aspect of the game. With the ball, RCB became more attacking and it was Mohammed Siraj and Yash Dayal who really shone in this aspect of the game.
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With the win, RCB have 14 points from 14 matches and have qualified ahead of CSK due to a superior NRR. The team will face one among RR and SRH in the eliminator of the tournament.
Published By:
Kingshuk Kusari
Published On:
May 19, 2024
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