RCB vs RR Scorecard and Highlights: Rajasthan Royals win the eliminator against RCB by 4-wickets and an over to spare

RCB vs RR Scorecard and Highlights: Post-Match Interviews

RCB Captain, Faf du Plessis: With the dew coming, we felt we were short with the bat. Did think we were 20 runs shy of what was a good score. Credit to the boys - they fought really well. That's all you can ask for. If you look at naturally assessing the pitch and conditions, you would say it's a 180 pitch because it was swinging upfront and was quite slow. But what we've found out this season, with the impact player, the par score isn't enough any more. Also with the dew coming in. Extremely proud. Lot of teams - their wheels would've fallen off after 1 from 9. To come back like that, six games in a row, takes a lot of heart and character. We weren't special tonight in terms of pushing that extra 20 runs with the bat.

Rovman Powell: It (situation) wasn't that difficult. It was situation where you had to put bat to ball, thankfully i minimized the pressure. I wanted to tell him to be positive than look for singles and unfortunately he got out. (On his batting position) If it was up to me I would take it a little bit earlier. Having said that we have quality batters and you have to accept the role and I am looking forward to contribute more in this role. sometimes you need things like these (Four catches). First catch (off Faf) was the one that let me take four catches. If I had put that down, it would be a haan, tough day in the field kind of situation. When you have good player like Faf and Virat you want those half chances to come to you. You put the body on the line. We have been playing good cricket overall this season, last few games we messed up. Guys are looking forward to playing in Chennai.

RR captain, Sanju Samson: What cricket and life has taught us is we will have some good and some really bad phases. But we need to have the character to bounce back. Really happy with the way we fielded, we batted and we bowled today. Credit to the bowlers, they are always looking at what the opposition batters would do and what fields to set. Credit goes to Sanga and bowling coach Bond as well. They've spent a lot of time in hotel rooms discussing these things.

RCB vs RR Scorecard and Highlights: Rajasthan Royals win the eliminator against RCB by 4-wickets and an over to spare

The Rajasthan Royals qualify for the next round, eliminating the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eliminator with a comfortable victory by 4 wickets and 6 balls remaining. Poor effort by RCB today who were not at their best!

RCB fans much be very disappointed after this result.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Rajasthan Royals need 47 runs from the last 5 overs

RCB have picked up a few wickets but currently, RR are in a comfortable position to chase this down.

Rajasthan Royals: 126/4 in 15 overs

Hetmyer: 7

Parag: 25

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Rajasthan Royals are marching towards victory

Sanju Samson and Yashsvi Jaiswal have turned on the heat in Ahmedabad, they are fearless cricket and making this target look very simple.

RCB will need something dramatic to happen to get back in the game..

Rajasthan Royals: 80/1 after 9 overs

Sanju Samson: 45

Yashsvi Jaiswal: 14

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Lockie Ferguson breaks the partnership for RCB

After taking RR off to a solid start, TKC has to return to the dressing room. Lockie Ferguson strike and give RCB hope in the match.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Rajasthan Royals are off to a solid start

Jaiswal and TKC were watchful in the first over but have managed to accelerate in the 2nd one, Advantage with RR in the chase!! 

RCB will be desperate to break this partnership..

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: RCB have managed to get set a target of 173 for RR

RR will find contentment in their bowling display. They've effectively curtailed RCB to 172 runs, and given the presence of dew, they should feel optimistic about their prospects.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: RCB have lost the plot and look in deep trouble

Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror are the only hope for RCB now, they need to atleast get to 180 on this surface!! 

The pitch looks like a good one and run-making is simple. 

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: RCB lose wickets in a cluster and are in deep trouble

Ashwin has spins the web on RCB and back-to-back wickets fall for RCB!! Momentum with RR now..

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Patidar and Green steady the ship for RCB

Patidar and Green put a much-needed partnership and RCB are back on track now.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Kohli departs for 33, RCB in trouble

Chahal does the damage, picks up the all important wicket of Virat Kohli. The momentum has shifted towards Rajasthan Royals.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Brilliant diving catch by Rovman Powell to dismiss Faf du Plessis in the powerplay

Excellent diving catch by Rovman Powell to dismiss RCB skipper Faf. RR are back in the game after this wicket.

Surprise!! Surprise!! Chris Green walks in at no 3 for RCB!!

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli have changed gears and the runs are flowing now

RCb have started to accelerate and the run scoring has picked, Faf and Kohli are smashing the ball to all parts of the ground.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: RCB off to a sedate start, Pitch looks two paced to start off with

Excellent start by Trent Boult, he has kept the line and length tight and didn't let Faf and Kohli get off to a flyer. 

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Impact Subs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Impact Subs: Swapnil Singh, Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Himanshu SharmaRajasthan

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs: Shubham Dubey, Donovan Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Shimron Hetmyer, Tanush Kotian

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Captains comments

Royal Challengers Captain: Faf du Plessis: "Would've done the same. Watching the game last night, there was assistance for the seam bowlers early on. This looks on the drier side with some fake grass on top. We've had that mindset right through. Focussing on your own skills, being true to the way you want to play. Last game against CSK was an unbelievable one. Less is more. People think when you get to the knockout stages, you need to be Superman. It's just showing the boys that you trust them. Same team."

Rajasthan Royals, Sanju Samson: "Would like to bowl first looking at the conditions and the wicket. There was dew last night. It's all about the mindset. Really excited to come and play in this fabulous stadium. Great energy here. Looking at what has cricket taught us. When you have bad days, need to have the character and confidence. That has been the challenging part - fitness and injuries. Hetty comes back."

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik(w), Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson.

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: TOSS

TOSS: RR won the toss and opted to bowl first

Almost time... 🔥 pic.twitter.com/1IdJCSP54V

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 22, 2024

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Royal Challengers Bangalore (Team News)

RCB has the momentum on their side, but they must remain cautious as Rajasthan possesses several match-winners in their lineup. Earlier in the season, the inaugural champions defeated RCB by six wickets in Jaipur, successfully chasing a target of 184 runs with five balls to spare.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Rajasthan Royals (Team News)

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, May 22, in the IPL 2024 Eliminator.

As the league phase drew to a close, both teams had contrasting fortunes. While Rajasthan failed to secure a victory in any of their May matches, Bangalore emerged victorious in all four of theirs. Faf du Plessis and his team are riding a remarkable six-match winning streak and are optimistic about advancing to Qualifier 2.

In contrast, Rajasthan started the season strongly with eight wins out of nine matches but faltered later, losing four consecutive games before their last league match was washed out.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Head-to-Head stats

Total matches – 28

Royal Challengers Bangalore– 15

Rajasthan Royals– 13

Tie - 0

THE RCB WAVE IN BERLIN, GERMANY. 🤯💥
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— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 22, 2024

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Weather Forecast

The weather in Ahmedabad has been dry leading up to this match. The forecast for match day predicts scattered showers but we are mostly going to have a full game.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Pitch Report

Pitch Report: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

The pitches at this venue are aiding the batting over the year. Contrary to expectations and local trends, the black-soil pitch in the last match here was low and skiddy, making it difficult for batters to get under the ball. the square boundaries are very big at this venue which will get the spinners into the equation.

The Narendra Modi Stadium has produced some fine batting surfaces this season, while others have been great for the slower bowlers. Both teams wouldn't mind a high-scoring encounter as their squads are well-equipped for such games.  

The captain who wins the toss could opt to bowl first and assess the conditions. Also, the teams will keep an eye on Qualifier 1, which takes place on Tuesday, and take into account how much of a role the dew factor plays.

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bangalore Probable XI: Faf du Plessis (c), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj

[Impact Sub: Swapnil Singh] 

Rajasthan Royals Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal

[Impact Sub: Nandre Burger]

RCB vs RR Live Score and Updates: IPL 2024, Eliminator

Hello and welcome to Cricket Addictor's live blog of Eliminator of the IPL 2024 played between the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.