Faf Du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) orchestrated a dramatic turnaround to secure a coveted playoff spot in IPL 2024 following their stunning win against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 18. Their journey wasn't smooth sailing, after a dismal start with seven losses in their first eight games, hope for qualification seemed bleak. However, RCB displayed remarkable comeback, winning a staggering six consecutive matches to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Their qualification hinged on a crucial match against CSK in their last league match. To secure a top-four finish and eliminate CSK from contention, RCB needed a win by a margin of 18 runs or more. Rising to the occasion, they not only achieved the target but dominated the game. Batting first on a challenging pitch, RCB set a competitive total of 218/5 riding on cracking knocks from Faf Du Plessis and Virat Kohli. Their bowlers then delivered a stellar performance, restricting CSK to 191/7 and sealing a resounding 27-run victory. This win propelled RCB to the fourth position in the points table, earning them a spot in the Eliminator round. This exciting knockout match will be played on May 22nd at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
RCB's Eliminator matchup hinges on RR vs KKR Outcome
Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) opponent in the IPL Eliminator hinges on the outcome of the upcoming IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 19. Here's a breakdown of the scenarios:
Match Washed Out: If the RR versus KKR match gets washed out due to rain, both teams will be awarded one point. This would result in both RR and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) finishing with 17 points. However, since SRH has a superior run rate compared to RR, they would secure the second position and face KKR in Qualifier 1. Consequently, RCB would face RR in the Eliminator.
If RR wins: If RR emerges victorious against KKR, they will climb to 18 points, guaranteeing a top-two finish and a berth in Qualifier 1 alongside KKR. This scenario would leave RCB facing the winner of the Eliminator match between SRH and the team that finishes fourth in the points table.
If KKR wins: A win for KKR wouldn't affect their position as they've already secured a playoff spot. However, it would eliminate RR from contention for Qualifier 1. RR would still qualify for the Eliminator if their points tally remains higher than the fourth-placed team. In this case, RCB's opponent would depend on the outcome of the SRH match and the fight for the fourth position.
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Current Weather Conditions in Guwahati
Heavy showers have already delayed the toss of the match between RR and KKR in Guwahati. With this possibility of a washout for the RR versus KKR match cannot be ruled out.
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