RCB's playoff hopes dashed as SRH beat them by 25 runs
15 April at 11:48 pm
Royal Challengers Bangalore's struggles continued in the IPL 2024 as they were thrashed by a dominant Sunrisers Hyderabad side by 25 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. SRH Batting Bonanza SRH captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first, and their decision proved to be a masterstroke. Openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma provided a solid foundation, stitching together a 108-run partnership before Sharma was dismissed for 34. Head continued his fine form, scoring a brilliant 102 runs off just 41 deliveries, peppered with 9 fours and 8 sixes. Wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen was the star of the show, though. Coming in at number four, he unleashed a whirlwind innings of 67 runs off just 31 balls. His knock was laced with seven towering sixes and took the SRH total to a daunting 287 for the loss of just 3 wickets in their 20 overs. Aiden Markram (32* off 17) and Abdul Samad (37* off 10) provided the finishing touches with some late cameos. RCB Falter in the Chase Chasing a mammoth target of 288, RCB got off to a decent start with Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli scoring at a brisk pace. However, both departed within the first ten overs, leaving RCB at 122-5. Dinesh Karthik (83 off 35) tried his best to revive the chase with a fighting knock, but the asking rate kept climbing. Anuj Rawat (25 off 14) provided some late impetus with his power-hitting, but wickets continued to fall at regular intervals. RCB eventually fell short by 25 runs, managing only 262 for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. SRH Keep Playoff Hopes Alive This convincing win keeps SRH firmly in the race for a playoff spot. Their bowling attack, spearheaded by Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umran Malik, did a commendable job restricting a strong RCB batting lineup. With their bowling attack firing on all cylinders and their batsmen finding form, SRH will be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming matches. RCB's Playoff Hopes Dashed For RCB, this loss is a major setback in their campaign. Their batting continues to be a concern,cameron green with and Maxwell failing to convert decent starts into big scores. They will need to find a way to address their batting woes and improve their bowling attack if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive