Bengaluru triumphs over Rajasthan in close match by 11 runs and 3rd in the points tables now

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) triumphed over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 11 runs in a thrilling match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Here's a summary of the game: - RCB Innings: RCB scored 205/5 in 20 overs, setting a challenging target for RR. - RR Innings: RR fell short, scoring 194/9 in 20 overs, despite some impressive performances from their batsmen. Key Moments - Josh Hazlewood's crucial over: Hazlewood's spell in the 19th over was instrumental in RCB's win, where he took two wickets and conceded just one run, breaking RR's momentum. - Krunal Pandya's impactful bowling: Pandya took two wickets and controlled the run-scoring rate during his spell, putting pressure on RR's batsmen. - Yashasvi Jaiswal's bright start: Jaiswal lit up the scoreboard with his strokeplay before getting dismissed by Hazlewood. - Dhruv Jurel's late surge: Jurel accelerated in the final overs, but ultimately fell short of guiding RR to victory. Post-Match Insights - RR's losing streak: This loss marks RR's fifth consecutive defeat, echoing their longest losing streak in the IPL from 2009-10. - RCB's home record: RCB secured their first win at home this season, improving their record in the process. Josh Hazlewood's performance against Rajasthan Royals was impressive, and took 4 wickets but according to IPL he took 6 wickets in the matches against RR, with a notable spell where he got Yashasvi Jaiswal caught after being hit for consecutive boundaries. His overall stats against RR show: - Wickets Taken: 6 - Overs Bowled: 19 - Runs Conceded: 141 - Best Bowling Figures: 2/19 - Economy Rate: 7.42 Hazlewood's ability to control the run-scoring rate and take crucial wickets made a significant impact in the game. His experience and skills as a fast-medium bowler were evident in his performance. Virat Kohli played a brilliant knock, scoring 70 runs off 42 balls against Rajasthan Royals in today's game. His innings included several boundaries and helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru post a total of 205/5 on the board. This fifty marked Kohli's fifth in nine matches this season, taking his tally to 392 runs. He currently sits second in the race for the Orange Cap. Kohli's partnership with Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal was crucial in setting up RCB's innings. Kohli and Salt added 59 runs in 4.4 overs, while Kohli and Padikkal built a 95-run stand for the second wicket. Kohli's knock ended when he was dismissed by Jofra Archer in the 15.1 over. Key Highlights of Kohli's Innings: - Strike Rate: Kohli scored at a strike rate of over 166, showcasing his aggressive batting style. - Partnerships: Crucial partnerships with Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal helped RCB build a strong foundation. - Milestones: This fifty marked Kohli's fifth in nine matches, solidifying his position as a top scorer in the league. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) Match 42 scores: - RCB Innings: 205/5 in 20 overs - RR Innings: 194/9 in 20 overs RCB won the match by 11 runs. Key performances included Virat Kohli's 70 runs and Josh Hazlewood's impressive bowling.