Royal Challengers Bengaluru have clinched a spot in the top four of IPL 2024 with a thrilling victory against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. The team's former owner, Vijay Mallya, congratulated RCB on their achievement and expressed his confidence in their journey towards the trophy. Man of the Match Faf Du Plessis dedicated his award to newcomer Yash Dayal, who played a crucial role in the team's victory. However, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad pointed out that injuries and missing key players affected their performance throughout the season.
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja proved to be the star of the day as he led Chennai Super Kings to a 7-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League 2024. Jadeja was declared the player of the match for his impressive performance, taking three wickets and conceding only 18 runs in his four overs. He also achieved a personal milestone of 100 catches in the history of the league, making him the fifth player to reach this mark. Jadeja's overall contribution to the team, including 1000 runs and 100 wickets, makes him the first player in IPL history to achieve this feat. Congratulations poured in, with even ex-Pakistan player criticizing Virat Kohli's slow century for RCB.
After a long wait, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), led by Smriti Mandhana, have finally emerged as champions in the 2024 Women's Premier League. This victory is even more special as it is the first title win for RCB in 16 years of the league's existence. The team's impressive performance and support from fans have set new records, giving a glimpse of the bright future of women's cricket. Congratulations poured in from cricket legends like Mithali Raj, Virender Sehwag, and Mohammed Shami for RCB's well-deserved win. Even the iconic Chris Gayle joined in the celebrations, hailing RCB as the "Ee Sala Cup Namdu" (This year, the cup is ours).