Australia showed their dominance in the 2nd T20I match against Scotland, with Marcus Stoinis taking four crucial wickets and Brandon McMullen's 59 runs unable to save the hosts from a 70-run defeat. With this win, Australia also seals the three-match T20I series victory over Scotland. Cameron Green's two back-to-back wickets put Australia on the path to a comfortable victory as Scotland suffered three quick losses.
R Ashwin was the star performer for Delhi Capitals as he grabbed the crucial wickets of Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell in quick succession, denting Royal Challengers Bangalore's batting line-up. Despite a tough start with the bat, RR made a comeback to enter the playoffs, with Ashwin's figures of 2/19 proving to be key on a pitch that offered little assistance to spinners. The match also saw Virat Kohli's RCB become the team with the second-most ducks in the IPL, with Maxwell joining the list alongside Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma with 18 ducks each.
Trent Boult and Ravichandran Ashwin led a stellar bowling performance by the Rajasthan Royals as they limited the Royal Challengers Bangalore to 172-8 in their IPL Eliminator Match. Boult took 3 wickets, including the key wicket of Virat Kohli, while Ashwin finished with 2. RCB struggled as their top order fell, with Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, and Glenn Maxwell all failing to make significant contributions. Despite contributions from Kohli and Rajat Patidar, RCB fell short of a big total. The winner of the match will face the Sunrisers Hyderabad for a chance to play in the IPL grand final against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
In a must-win match against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli's "vintage" performance helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure a 60-run victory. Despite being dropped three times, Kohli made a stunning 92 runs off 47 balls, setting the tone for his team. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green praised Kohli's aggressive approach and emphasized the importance of having him in the team. With two more matches to go, the Bengaluru side is now in a position to qualify for the playoffs after facing a series of defeats earlier in the tournament.
In a crucial matchup between two playoff hopefuls, all-rounder Cameron Green proved to be the difference maker as his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs. Green, who has been in excellent form since his inclusion in Australia's World Cup squad, played a key role in both the batting and bowling departments, scoring an unbeaten 32 and taking 1-19 off his four overs. Despite efforts from Australian stars David Warner and Jake Fraser-McGurk, the Capitals were unable to chase down a challenging total set by Bengaluru. This win brings Bengaluru within reach of a playoff spot, while the Capitals' chances have taken a hit due to their inferior net run rate.
In an action-packed Indian Premier League match, Virat Kohli's masterful innings of 92 led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a landslide 60-run victory over Punjab Kings. Kohli's partnerships with Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green, and Punjab's sloppy fielding contributed to Bengaluru's massive score of 241-7. Despite early promise from Punjab's Rilee Rossouw and Jonny Bairstow, they suffered their eighth defeat in the competition, putting an end to their playoff hopes.
In a thrilling match against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli led the Royal Challengers Bangalore to their fourth straight victory with a fantastic batting performance of 92 runs off 47 balls. Despite being dropped twice early in the innings, Kohli capitalized on his luck and put on a blistering 76-run partnership with Rajat Patidar, who also played a brilliant knock. Cameron Green and Dinesh Karthik's late surges helped RCB set a formidable total of 241/7. PBKS started off strong with Rilee Rossouw's quick fifty but Karn Sharma's crucial spell and brilliant fielding efforts from Faf du Plessis and Kohli led to their downfall. RCB's bowling attack led by Mohd. Siraj's 3/35 restricted PBKS to 181 in 17 overs, giving RCB a 60-run win.
In a high-scoring match between RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad, it was RCB's captain Virat Kohli and batsman Rajat Patidar who stood out with their half-centuries. Despite a strong performance from bowlers Jaydev Unadkat and Pat Cummins, RCB managed to post a massive total of 206 runs in just 20 overs. The match, which was held at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, saw Kohli scoring his fourth consecutive half-century at the venue while Patidar made an explosive fifty in just 19 balls. RCB's final push in the death overs, courtesy of Cameron Green and Swapnil Singh, ensured a daunting target for SRH to chase.
In a thrilling battle of the top teams in the Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bengaluru came out on top against Sunrisers Hyderabad, thanks to contributions from key players like Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, and Cameron Green. Despite the win, RCB remains in the 10th spot on the points table. Batting first, they set a massive target of 206, with fifties from Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar. Although SRH showed some fight, RCB's strong batting performance proved to be too much for them in the end.
In a high-scoring match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli led the charge for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a brilliant 65-run partnership. While Kohli played the role of anchor, Patidar went on the attack, hitting four consecutive sixes off leg-spinner Mayank Markande in the 11th over. Cameron Green and Swapnil Singh also made valuable contributions in the death overs, taking RCB's total to a formidable 206/7. The team's strong performance in the first innings set the stage for a thrilling match, with RCB ultimately winning by 6 runs.