Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cruised to a 7-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the Match 43 of IPL 2021 at Dubai on Wednesday.
Put into bat first, the Royals suffered a spectacular batting meltdown to end at a below-par score of 149/9 in 20 overs. At one stage the Royals were 100/1, but they lost next eight wickets for just 49 runs in the last 9 overs to squander hopes of a big total.
Chasing a modest score of 150, RCB hunted down the target with still 17 balls to spare. After the dismissal of skipper Kohli, Bharat and Maxwell stitched a 69-run stand with the latter hitting a fifty in just 30 balls.
Yuzi Chahal was adjudged Player of the Match for his spell of 18 in 4 overs and picking up two crucial wickets. With 14 points now, Bangalore stands third in the table while this win has strengthened its chances of making it to the playoffs. Rajasthan are languishing at 7th spot with 4 wins in 11 matches.
Nearly two months later, as CSK defeated GT in the season final to win their fifth IPL crown, Dhoni revealed he was emotional in the last phase of his career.
The Captain Cool lifted Jadeja with a lot of passion near the dugout. Dhoni had a smile on his face during the emotional act.
From Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium to Bangalore’s roads, jubilant fans chanted 'Dhoni' 'Dhoni' as CSK registered the historic fifth IPL title win against defending champion GT.
The Captain Cool admitted that it was probably the right time for him to bid adieu to his beloved game by announcing his retirement from IPL, but like any typical answer, there was more to it.
Nearly two months later, as CSK defeated GT in the season final to win their fifth IPL crown, Dhoni revealed he was emotional in the last phase of his career.
The Captain Cool lifted Jadeja with a lot of passion near the dugout. Dhoni had a smile on his face during the emotional act.
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