The last eliminator match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals was exciting. But the result of the match holds RCB’s wish to win the trophy for again another year. After qualifying for the playoff after defeating Chennai Super Kings in their last group stage, RCB was all boosted up. But they faced a heartbreaking defeat against Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets. After the defeat, Virat Kohli’s dressing room chat has gone viral.
RCB’s Heartbreaking Defeat:
In a thrilling showdown at the IPL 2024 eliminator, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clashed with Rajasthan Royals in a high-stakes encounter that captivated Ahmedabad spectators. Despite a valiant effort, RCB faced heartbreak once again as they were unable to secure victory. Batting first, RCB encountered early setbacks with the dismissal of captain Faf du Plessis for 17 runs. While Virat Kohli and Cameron Green steadied the ship, Kohli’s departure after scoring 33 runs left a void. Rajat Patidar contributed with 34 runs, but both he and Green fell shortly after. Despite efforts from Mahipal Lomror and Dinesh Karthik, RCB managed to post a total of 172/8 in 20 overs.
In the second innings, RCB’s bowlers faced a daunting challenge as Rajasthan Royals embarked on their chase. Lockie Ferguson and Karn Sharma made early breakthroughs, dismissing Cadmore and Sanju Samson respectively. Cameron Green’s dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal added pressure on RCB, but Mohammed Siraj’s brilliance, claiming key wickets of Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer, kept the team in contention. However, despite Siraj’s efforts, RCB fell short as Rajasthan Royals chased down the target in 19 overs, securing a 4-wicket victory.
Rajasthan Royals’ formidable start, led by impactful innings from Jaiswal, Parag, and Powell, sealed RCB’s fate and ended their IPL 2024 journey at this stage. As RCB’s quest for the trophy continues, the disappointment lingers, and the wait for glory extends further.
Virat’s Dressing Room Chat:
After facing defeats in the first half of the IPL 2024, they made a remarkable comeback in the second season. They win their last six matches consecutively. In their last group-stage game, they showcased their excellence and defeated Chennai Super Kings. With that win, they qualified for the playoffs. But the eliminator was a big setback. They faced a defeat of 4 wickets and ended their IPL journey there.
After the heartbreaking defeat, the entire RCB team was heartbroken. After the match, Virat Kohli’s dressing room chat has gone viral. In the dressing room, Kohli said, “We started expressing ourselves, started to play for our self-respect and then the confidence came back.”
Later he added, “The way we turned things around and qualified (for playoffs) was truly special, something that I will always, always cherish and remember, because it took a lot of character from each member of this team, something that we can be really proud of. And eventually we played the way we wanted to play.”
Faf du Plessis’ Words:
As the entire team was heartbroken, the skipper Faf du Plessis gave a speech, he said, “The last six games have been really special given the way we turned it around. When you do something that special, your hopes are to do something even more special. We were extremely down halfway through the season. And once we got the momentum, we just ran with that.”
Further, he said, “Sad that we as a group can’t get those final two steps to get to the trophy. But if I look back on the season, from where we were, to where we finished, I am very proud of the boys.”
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