In the IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, Bengaluru began their innings energetically with Virat Kohli leading the charge, capitalizing on a dropped chance by Jonny Bairstow.
In the IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab
Kings, Bengaluru began their innings energetically with Virat Kohli leading the
charge, capitalizing on a dropped chance by Jonny Bairstow. Despite skipper Faf
du Plessis and Cameron Green's early exits, Kohli maintained his aggressive
stance during the Powerplay, forming a solid partnership with Rajat Patidar.
However, Patidar's dismissal, followed by Glenn Maxwell's exit, posed
challenges. Kohli persisted, reaching his 51st half-century but fell for 77
runs off 49 balls, leaving Bengaluru under pressure. Anuj Rawat's quick
departure heightened the tension until Mahipal Lomror and Dinesh Karthik
stepped up, steering Bengaluru to victory with powerful hits, concluding with
Karthik's finishing flourish with four balls remaining.
Earlier, opting to bowl first, Bengaluru's Mohammed Siraj and Yash Dayal
initiated an impressive start, claiming Jonny Bairstow's wicket early on.
Despite a resilient partnership, Glenn Maxwell's entry broke Punjab's momentum
with crucial wickets, including Prabhsimran Singh and Shikhar Dhawan. Alzarri
Joseph's contribution further dented Punjab's batting line-up. Although a late
partnership frustrated Bengaluru, Yash Dayal's precision eventually broke it,
limiting Punjab to a modest total of 176 runs, aided by disciplined bowling
barring the final over's 20 runs conceded.
Royal
Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Playing XI
Faf du Plessis(c), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn
Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat(w), Alzarri Joseph, Mayank
Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing XI
Shikhar Dhawan(c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran
Singh, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma(w), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Harpreet
Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar