Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor made headlines with her presence at the Narendra Modi Stadium during the RCB vs. RR IPL2024 clash. The match turned out to be a thrilling affair, full of dramatic twists and turns.
RCB Sets a Target
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) posted a total of 172/8 in their 20 overs. The innings saw contributions from Rajat Patidar, who top-scored with 34 off 22 balls, and Virat Kohli, who added 33 off 24 balls. Mahipal Lomror also played a crucial cameo, scoring 32 off 17 balls.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) bowlers put up a commendable performance. Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/19, taking the wickets of Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell off successive deliveries. Avesh Khan, despite the controversial LBW decision involving Dinesh Karthik, was effective with figures of 3/44.
RR’s Chasing Struggle
Chasing 173, Rajasthan Royals seemed in control at one stage, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal’s solid knock of 45. However, a flurry of wickets in the middle overs saw them stutter. One of the most crucial wickets to fall was that of RR skipper Sanju Samson.
In the 11th over, Samson, trying to chase a wide delivery from Karn Sharma, was stumped after scoring 17 off 13 balls. The dismissal was a result of smart bowling by Karn, who floated the ball wide, drawing Samson out of his crease. This wicket was celebrated by RCB players and also by Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor, who was in the stands. Her reaction quickly went viral, especially since she was wearing a dress adorned with the emblem of the ODI World Cup trophy.
Janhvi Kapoor’s Viral Moments
Janhvi Kapoor had another viral moment during the match when Virat Kohli’s brilliant fielding effort resulted in the run-out of RR’s Dhruv Jurel. Kohli’s sharp throw from the deep midwicket found Jurel short of his crease, adding to the tension of the chase.
Chahal’s Record-Breaking Performance
Experienced leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had a memorable game, further establishing his reputation as a top wicket-taker in the IPL2024. Chahal, who has been a consistent performer in the T20 format, became the leading wicket-taker for Rajasthan Royals during the match against his former team, RCB.
In the 8th over, Chahal dismissed the in-form Virat Kohli, who attempted a slog-sweep but ended up hitting it straight to Donovan Ferreira at deep mid-wicket. This wicket marked Chahal’s 66th for Rajasthan Royals, surpassing Siddharth Trivedi’s record of 65 wickets for the franchise.
Despite this achievement, Chahal had a mixed outing, finishing with figures of 1/43. His last over was particularly eventful, as he kept things tight initially, conceding only three singles in the first five balls, before Mahipal Lomror slog-swept him for a six on the final delivery.
RR’s Middle-Order Collapse
The middle-order collapse continued with key wickets falling at regular intervals. Riyan Parag (36 off 26 balls) and Rovman Powell (16 not out) tried to stabilize the innings, but the pressure kept mounting. Mohammed Siraj (2/33) raised hopes for RCB with crucial wickets, adding to RR’s woes.
RCB’s Defensive Efforts
RCB’s bowlers maintained their discipline, with tight bowling and sharp fielding. Trent Boult’s opening spell was impressive, conceding only 16 runs in his four overs and picking up a wicket. Ravichandran Ashwin’s economical bowling further tightened the screws on RR’s chase in IPL2024
The IPL2024 Eliminator between RCB and RR will be remembered for its intense cricketing action and the controversial moments that added to the drama. Janhvi Kapoor’s presence and reactions in the stands provided an additional layer of excitement to the match. As Rajasthan Royals regroup and look ahead, they will aim to address their middle-order vulnerabilities and come back stronger in their next fixture.
In the end, the match showcased the unpredictable and thrilling nature of T20 cricket, with fans witnessing a contest that kept them on the edge of their seats until the very last ball.
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