Gujarat Titans scored 147 all out in 19.3 overs, where as Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 152/6 in 13.4 overs.
So, finally Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by 4 wickets.
Royal Challengers Bangalore surged to their third consecutive victory in IPL 2024, elevating to seventh position on the points table.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans, also with 8 points, descended to ninth due to a poorer net run-rate.
The turning point of the game: The power play.
Gujarat struggled, conceding 92 runs while losing three wickets in the period.
Conditions favored RCB initially, particularly aiding their pacers.
Gujarat managed the lowest power play total of the season, whereas RCB achieved their highest-ever power play score, an impressive 92/1.
| Parameters | RCB | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 92 For 1 | 23 For 3 |
| Run-rate | 15.3 | 3.8 |
| 4s/6s | 10 and 7 | 2 and 0 |
Gujarat Titans:
Dominance in the Power play
Powerplay (1-6) – GT: 23/3 (2x4s)
Mohammed Siraj orchestrated a bowling turnaround during the power play, benefiting Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
With a distinct green patch on the pitch, the pacers found assistance, stifling Gujarat’s openers.
Wriddhiman Saha’s dismissal, edging Siraj to the ‘keeper, favored Siraj once again.
Despite attempts by Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan to stabilize, both fell while seeking quick runs, leaving Gujarat in a precarious position.
Middle Overs Frustration
Middle overs (9 to 15) – GT: 79/2 (7x4s, 4x6s)
The left-right combination of Gujarat’s middle order lifted the scoring rate, challenging the bowlers.
Short of length deliveries troubled the batters initially, but the introduction of spin provided some relief.
However, David Miller and Shahrukh Khan’s dismissals halted Gujarat’s progress, with RCB’s resurgence fueled by Virat Kohli’s sharp fielding.
Struggle in Death Overs
Death overs (16 onwards) – Gujarat 45/5 (8x4s, 1×6)
Despite Rahul Tewatia’s initial onslaught, Gujarat’s batsmen failed to capitalize in the death overs.
Yash Dayal emerged as RCB’s hero, claiming crucial wickets to restrict Gujarat to a modest total of 147.
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
Explosive Start in the Power play
Powerplay (1-6) – RCB 92/1 (7x6s, 10x4s)
Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli set the stage ablaze, with Kohli’s massive six setting the tone.
Du Plessis’s blitzkrieg fifty, the second-fastest by an RCB batter, propelled RCB to 64 runs inside the power play.
Despite Joshua Little’s efforts, Du Plessis’s onslaught laid the foundation for RCB’s highest-ever power play score.
Middle Overs Turmoil
Middle overs (6 to 13.4ov) – RCB – 60/5 (8x4s, 1×6)
Following du Plessis’s dismissal, RCB faced a dramatic downturn, losing wickets in quick succession.
Rajat Patidar, Will Jacks, Glenn Maxwell, and Cameron Green fell cheaply, with Little wreaking havoc.
Despite Kohli’s valiant efforts, RCB stuttered, losing six wickets for 25 runs.
Final Push to Victory
However, Dinesh Karthik’s confident stroke play, particularly his sweeps and reverse sweeps against Rashid Khan, steered RCB towards victory, securing their third consecutive win in IPL 2024.
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