The IPL Eliminator match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) was a thrilling encounter, with RR emerging victorious by 4 wickets.
Rajasthan Royals Win a Close Encounter
Sanju Samson, the RR captain, won the toss and elected to bowl first. RCB posted a total of 172/8 on the board, with Rajat Patidar (52) and Mahipal Lomror (43) playing crucial knocks. In reply, RR chased down the target with 4 wickets and 4 balls to spare, thanks to a brilliant knock from Rovman Powell (36* off 18 balls). Ravichandran Ashwin was adjudged the Player of the Match for his all-round performance (2 wickets and 23 runs).
RR Advances to Qualifier 2
With this win, RR has advanced to Qualifier 2, where they will take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 24 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB's IPL journey comes to an end with this loss.
