Rajasthan Royals defeated RCB by six wickets in IPL 2024’s 19th match. Royal Challengers Bangalore batted first and scored 183 runs, losing three wickets. On behalf of the team, Virat Kohli batted brilliantly, scoring 113 runs off 72 balls. However, thanks to Butler’s century, Rajasthan met this target despite losing four wickets.
Rajasthan Royals defeated RCB by six wickets. The Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers failed miserably in defending 183 runs. Even Virat Kohli’s century couldn’t save RCB. Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson created a sensation with the bat, writing the story of Rajasthan’s victory. After suffering a hat-trick of defeats, captain Faf du Plessis appeared dissatisfied with his team’s performance.
What did Faf say on the defeat?
After the defeat against the Rajasthan Royals, RCB captain Faf du Plessis stated, “I believe the wicket was a little difficult for us in the first innings. I figured 190 would be a good total. According to me, we require 10 to 15 more runs.” Could have added. Their spinners did well in the middle overs. Rajasthan’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss was sound. The dew made it easier to bat in the second innings. Virat Kohli batted well in the final overs. With a batsman like Cameron Green, you want to make the most of the last overs.
The RCB captain added, “We tried our hardest to score runs quickly, but it was difficult to score runs against the spinners. It was easier to hit fast bowlers. Obviously, the pitch performed better in the second inning. “The ball was hitting the bat frequently.” It was going well. We bowled brilliantly during the first four overs. I believe Mayank Dagar’s 20-run over changed the momentum and put the pressure back on us. We discussed our fielding performance, which was average. “We will try to improve it.”
RCB scored a hat-trick of defeats
Rajasthan lost four wickets but still scored 184 runs, meeting the RCB target. Jos Buttler, on behalf of the team, also scored a century and remains unbeaten after 100 runs. At the same time, captain Sanju Samson had a strong inning, scoring 69 runs. Earlier, Virat Kohli batted brilliantly for RCB, scoring his first century of the season and remaining unbeaten after scoring 113 runs in 72 deliveries.