Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dominant four-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans for their third consecutive IPL 2024 win on Saturday. This was RCB's fourth win in 11 matches, which propelled them from last place to seventh, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. Chasing a modest target of 148, Du Plessis and Kohli provided a strong start with a 92-run partnership in 35 balls.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's emphatic four-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans marked their third consecutive win in the IPL. Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli spearheaded the successful chase of a modest 148-run target, forming a formidable partnership of 92 runs in just 35 balls. Their commanding performance laid a solid foundation for the team's triumph, achieved with 6.2 overs to spare at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's explosive start, led by Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli, set the tone for a thrilling encounter. Du Plessis, in particular, showcased his aggressive intent, smashing the ball to all corners and registering the franchise's second-fastest fifty off 18 balls against Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Bengaluru. While du Plessis took on the aggressor role, Kohli provided crucial support, resulting in their highest Powerplay score of 92 in the history of the IPL.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru nearly sabotaged their own chances midway through the match, but captain Faf du Plessis's explosive half-century had enough power to propel them to a four-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in their IPL match on Saturday. This victory moved RCB up to seventh place in the standings with eight points from 11 matches, keeping their hopes for a playoff spot mathematically alive.
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Faf Du Plessis showcased his masterful form against the Gujarat Titans. After Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowlers dismissed Gujarat Titans for 147, Du Plessis went on the offensive, launching a 23-ball 64 to give his team a strong start. Du Plessis reached his half-century in just 18 balls and scored 64 runs in the Powerplay.
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The incident occurred in the 13th over of the game, when GT batter Rahul Tewatia played RCB pacer Vijaykumar Vyshak's delivery with soft hands towards the off-side. Shahrukh got off the blocks to go for a quick run, and Tewatia sent him back, but it was too late by then, as an alert Kohli wasted no time and nailed a direct-hit in one motion at the bowler's end to rattle the stumps.
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