Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a vital win by a margin of 47 runs against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday (May 12), thus keeping their playoff aspirations intact. Setting a challenging target of 187/7, RCB’s bowlers dismantled DC’s batting lineup, restricting them to 140 runs, marking Axar Patel‘s debut as captain for DC with a defeat. Despite a valiant half-century from Axar, DC fell short in overcoming RCB’s formidable challenge.
Competitive total set by RCB
Batting first, RCB posted a competitive total of 187/7, led by a stellar half-century from Rajat Patidar. Alongside, Will Jacks contributed a crucial 43 runs, complementing Virat Kohli‘s explosive cameo of 27 off just 12 balls, which included three towering sixes. The bowling attack of the opposition saw Khaleel Ahmed and Rasikh Salam claiming two wickets each, while Ishant Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav also made significant breakthroughs by dismissing Virat Kohli and Will Jacks, respectively.
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Fall of Jake Fraser-McGurk
During the run chase, Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk showcased his prowess for DC at the start, but his promising knock of 21 runs from 8 balls met an unfortunate end. He fell victim to a run-out at the non-striker’s end by Yash Dayal on the second ball of the third over. A shot played by Shai Hope directed the ball straight back to the bowler, whose contact with it resulted in the stumps at the non-striker’s end being shattered. Fraser-McGurk found himself out of his crease and consequently dismissed
Virat Kohli’s celebratory spirit
Following this crucial breakthrough, the ever charged-up Kohli, walked past Fraser-McGurk, aggressively celebrating the wicket alongside Lockie Ferguson. Kohli’s fierce celebration emphasized the significance of the dismissal, as DC lost their top-order batter early in the tricky chase, leaving them reeling at 24/3.
Here’s the video:
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Yash Dayal’s reflexes were on point 👌
Jake Fraser-McGurk went back just when he was getting a move on!
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DC’s disappointing run chase
DC eventually succumbed to a 47-run defeat against RCB as they were bowled out for 140 runs with five balls remaining. Axar Patel played a valiant innings, scoring 57 runs off just 39 balls, comprising five fours and three sixes. However, apart from Axar, no other batter could provide the necessary support. Dayal emerged as the pick of the bowlers for RCB, claiming three crucial wickets.
