Siraj Stellar Bowling & Faf du Plessis' Explosive Innings Propel RCB to Victory over Gujarat Titans

May 04, 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Triumph Over Gujarat Titans in a Thrilling Encounter

RCB jump on 7 Place in points table after this win © BCCI

In a gripping display of cricketing prowess, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) emerged victorious against the Gujarat Titans in a high-octane clash that showcased both brilliant bowling and explosive batting performances.

The match began with Gujarat Titans opting to bat first, facing an early setback as they lost their openers Wriddhiman Saha and skipper Shubman Gill in quick succession. With a shaky start leaving them at 23/3 in the initial 6 overs, the Titans found stability through Shahrukh Khan's resilient 37 off 24 balls and contributions from David Miller (30 off 20 balls), Rahul Tewatia (35 off 21 balls), and Rashid Khan (18 off 14 balls). However, the RCB bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj's disciplined spell of 2/29 in 4 overs, kept the pressure on. Yash Dayal (2/21 in 4 overs) and Vyashak Vijaykumar (2/23 in 3.3 overs) provided crucial breakthroughs, supported by contributions from Cameron Green and Karn Sharma. The Titans managed to post 147 runs, with 7 extras, before being all out in 19.3 overs.

Chasing 148 for victory, RCB's openers, skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli, set the stage on fire with a scintillating 92-run partnership in the powerplay. Faf's aggressive 64 off 23 balls and Kohli's composed 42 off 27 balls laid a strong foundation. However, a middle-order collapse saw RCB slipping from 92/0 to 117/6. Dinesh Karthik's calm 21* off 12 balls and Swapnil Singh's crucial 15* off 9 balls guided RCB across the finish line in 13.4 overs, despite losing 6 wickets along the way.

The Titans' bowlers, led by Josh Little's 4/45 in 4 overs and Noor Ahmad's economical 2/23 in 4 overs, fought back valiantly post-powerplay. Despite their efforts, the target proved too modest for RCB's aggressive intent.

In the end, RCB's all-round display, including a disciplined bowling effort and a blistering start in the chase, secured them a well-deserved victory. Despite some hiccups in the middle overs, their ability to regroup and steer towards the target showcased their resilience. The Gujarat Titans, while showing glimpses of fightback, were outplayed by RCB's superior performance across all departments.

Player of the Match :- Mohammed Siraj (2/29)

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