“They have finally done it!” That was the reaction of all the Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans who saw them playing against the Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru . RCB defeated GT by 3 wickets. The game was full of hiccups, especially in the middle overs when RCB lost six wickets in quick succession. Thanks to Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis’ 92-run opening partnership, which set the tone for the run chase of 148 runs, which GT had made in their 20 overs. When Faf departed after scoring 50 off just18 balls, it was Virat who stood alone and saw wickets falling like a prick of nails, but Dinesh Karthik’s fiery 21 runs in 12 balls helped RCB clinch this victory against GT.
RCB had a wonderful outing last night, especially Virat Kohli because of his all-round performance for the team, from top-notch batting to his 120 percent effort in fielding , he was there all around. His batting performance and his run-out of GT batter M. Shahrukh Khan are still the talk of the town, as Kohli is trending on X. Take a look at all the X reactions, which will keep you updated about all the major highlights of the RCB vs GT game.
What next for RCB ?
Looking at the points table, RCB has made a big jump from 10th spot to 7th spot with 8 points in 11 games. Mathematically, it is still possible for them to enter the IPL playoffs in 2024, but it remains a big mountain to climb. RCB’s qualification now depends not only on their performance but also on how the teams above them perform. RCB has surely received an immunity booster after defeating GT, especially as their run rate has improved to -0.049. They will look to enhance this even more in the upcoming games.
Considering the scenario, if RCB wins all three remaining matches from here, they can end up with 14 points, which has been enough for qualification in the past. However, if we dig deep into it, it’s a fact that it will still be a difficult task for them.
Speaking of the recently held game between RCB and GT, the biggest takeaway for RCB is their bowlers, who now look lethal and different. Although their middle order remains an area of concern, if Faf and co address batting concerns in the middle overs and tighten the screws, qualification for the IPL playoffs is still possible.
