Vintage RCB is back after strong start against GT

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis kick-started the run chase against GT with an explosive display of batting prowess. Their aggressive stroke play, including sixes and boundaries, set the tone for RCB‘s pursuit of the target.

Faf’s Dominant Innings

Faf du Plessis showcased his class and experience with a sublime innings, comprising powerful shots all around the ground. His impeccable timing and shot selection propelled RCB towards the target, reaching significant milestones. Faf du Plessis scored fifty on 18 balls, and he scored 64 (23). Royal Challengers Bengaluru sets record with highest PowerPlay score of 92/1 against Gujarat Titans at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Highest powerplay scores in the IPL
125/0 – SRH vs DC, 2024
105/0 – KKR vs RCB, 2017
100/2 – CSK vs PBKS, 2014
93/1 – PBSK vs KKR, 2024
92/2 – DC vs SRH, 2024
92/1 – RCB vs GT, today*

Most runs by a RCB batter within powerplay
64 – Faf du plessis vs GT, 2024*
50 – Chris Gayle vs PWI, 2012
50 – Chris Gayle vs PWI, 2013
50 – Chris Gayle vs PBKS, 2015

Wickets Fall: Kohli’s Resilience

Despite losing wickets at crucial junctures, Virat Kohli exhibited resilience and determination to anchor RCB’s innings. His leadership on the field and ability to rotate the strike kept RCB’s hopes alive amidst the fall of wickets. But in the 11th over of the innings Kohli also caught by Saha and another wicket.

Floated up full and just outside off, Kohli leaned in and opened the face of the bat looking to play it into the covers, it spun away and took a faint outside edge that was pouched safely by Saha! Kohli c Saha b Noor Ahmad 42(27) [4s-2 6s-4].

GT’s Bowling Fightback

Gujarat Titans staged a spirited bowling fightback led by Josh Little and Noor Ahmed. Their disciplined bowling and strategic variations halted RCB’s momentum, triggering a mini-collapse in the middle overs. Gujarat Titans tightened their grip on the game as the run chase unfolded, claiming crucial wickets to dent RCB’s aspirations.