Royal Challengers Bengaluru made it back-to-back wins towards Gujarat Titans with a convincing four-wicket victory of their IPL 2024 fixture, on Saturday. Chasing 148, RCB cruised to 152/6 in 13.4 overs, courtesy of a Faf du Plessis (64) half-century. In the meantime, Virat Kohli smacked 42 off 27 deliveries. For GT’s bowling division, Joshua Little took 4 wickets.
Initially, GT have been bowled out for 147 in 19.3 overs, with Yash Dayal, Vyshak Vijay Kumar and Mohammed Siraj taking two wickets every respectively.
Talking after the match, RCB captain Du Plessis stated, “We have been actually good in the previous couple of video games, with each bat and ball. We have been unbelievable within the subject as effectively. The wicket was a bit totally different, there was a bit extra bounce. Wished to ensure we take that info from the pitch and provides it to the bowlers. Sure there was a dropped catch nevertheless it’s the trouble that we search for and that was there all through.”
“The video games we have performed right here have all been high-scoring, something round 180-190 would’ve been par. Was vital we did not take a look at the scoreboard once we went out to bat and attempt to play the best way we play. Was a bit nervous. Most likely not the most effective evaluation from us there. Sure we needed to go on the market and get the entire shortly to spice up the NRR however most likely once we have been 4 down, we needed to settle down a bit bit,” he added.
IPL 2024 factors desk after RCB vs GT
Rajasthan Royals are on high of the IPL 2024 factors desk, with 16 factors in 10 matches, adopted by Kolkata Knight Riders (14) in second place. Lucknow Tremendous Giants are third with 12 factors and Sunrisers Hyderabad (12) are fourth.
Chennai Tremendous Kings are fifth with 10 factors, Delhi Capitals are sixth with 10 factors. In the meantime, RCB are seventh with eight factors, Punjab Kings (8) are eighth and GT are ninth. Mumbai Indians are backside of the standings with six factors in 11 fixtures.