PBKS vs RCB. (Source -Getty Images)
On Thursday, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clashed against each other in Match 58 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. PBKS skipper Sam Curran won the toss and chose to bowl against RCB. Royal Challengers Bengaluru win a big one by beating PBKS by 60 runs.
This match was a must-win for both teams as the losing team would be eliminated from the tournament and unfortunately, it was the Punjab Kings. RCB players showed a class performance in the must-win game against PBKS. Virat Kohli’s stunning batting performance in the first innings pulled off well for RCB to put up a target of 241 runs for PBKS.
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1. Virat Kohli’s king-like performance
Virat Kohli has performed like a true sportsman in this season of the Indian Premier League. In the match against Punjab Kings, Kohli pulled off a great show for the spectators at Dharamsala. He scored 92 runs off 42 balls, unfortunately, he fell short of 8 runs from scoring his second century of this season. He has scored 634 runs in 12 matches with a strike rate of 153.51 and continues to keep the Orange Cap in IPL 2024. To support Kohli, Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green scored 55 off 23 balls and 46 runs off 27 balls respectively. Virat Kohli also won the 18th Player of the Match award in IPL history.
RCB STAY ALIVE IN IPL 2024….!!!!!!
VIRAT KOHLI IS THE HERO AT DHARMASHALA. 👑
RCB STAY ALIVE IN IPL 2024….!!!!!!
VIRAT KOHLI IS THE HERO AT DHARMASHALA. 👑 pic.twitter.com/zHpBm7VhIM
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2024
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2024
2. RCB bowlers strike against PBKS
The way Jonny Bairstow and Rilee Roussow started off to chase the score against RCB, it seemed like they were going to beat RCB. But, the RCB bowlers struck and dismissed both the openers followed by the next in their batting line-up. Mohammed Siraj, Karn Sharma, Swapnil Singh and Lockie Ferguson restricted Punjab Kings’ batters to 181 runs. They dismissed PBKS in just 17 overs and RCB won by 60 runs in a must-win match for both teams. After the loss against RCB, PBKS have been eliminated from the playoffs race.
Lockie Ferguson strikes in his first over.
Jonny Bairstow dismissed for 27 in 16 balls.
Lockie Ferguson strikes in his first over.
Jonny Bairstow dismissed for 27 in 16 balls. pic.twitter.com/35CPWYRtUT
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 9, 2024
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 9, 2024
Here are some more highlights from the match:
– 19 ball fifty vs SRH.
– 21 balls fifty vs PBKS.
– 21 ball fifty vs KKR.
– 26 ball fifty vs MI.
THE RAJAT PATIDAR DOMINANCE IN IPL 2024. 🔥
– 19 ball fifty vs SRH.
– 21 balls fifty vs PBKS.
– 21 ball fifty vs KKR.
– 26 ball fifty vs MI.THE RAJAT PATIDAR DOMINANCE IN IPL 2024. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GJ51qXDkH9
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2024
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2024
What a knock from Rajat Patidar. Literally the game changer for RCB. Treat to watch against spinners.
What a knock from Rajat Patidar. Literally the game changer for RCB. Treat to watch against spinners. pic.twitter.com/AMA7muX4wT
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 9, 2024
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 9, 2024
Rajat Patidar is a Monster against Spinners.
– He has 260 Strike Rate. 🔥
Rajat Patidar is a Monster against Spinners.
– He has 260 Strike Rate. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/uh99qTHtCH
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) May 9, 2024
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) May 9, 2024
600+ runs for the 4th time in IPL! #KingKohli bossing it yet again 💪 #PBKSvRCB #IPL2024
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 9, 2024
King Kohli couldn’t get his 100 but he’s in sublime form!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 9, 2024
Job of Virat Kohli:
– Proving his haters wrong each & every time in T20s. 🐐
Job of Virat Kohli:
– Proving his haters wrong each & every time in T20s. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/R3YBJcFdrN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2024
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2024
Job of Virat Kohli:
– Proving his haters wrong each & every time in T20s. 🐐
Job of Virat Kohli:
– Proving his haters wrong each & every time in T20s. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/R3YBJcFdrN
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2024
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 9, 2024
Wow #ViratKohli goli ke strike rate se dharamshala main barse! Loved the way #vidhwanthkaverappa bowled on this surface… #PBKSvsRCB #TATAIPL #jiocinema
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha) May 9, 2024
For Every Action There Is Equal And Opposite Reaction.
What A Electrifying RunOut!!
KING KOHLI MANIA EVERYWHERE ON THE FIELD.#RCBvPBKS #ViratKohli #PBKSvsRCB
For Every Action There Is Equal And Opposite Reaction.
What A Electrifying RunOut!!
KING KOHLI MANIA EVERYWHERE ON THE FIELD.#RCBvPBKS #ViratKohli #PBKSvsRCB pic.twitter.com/5jRAy2fx5e
— 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒉𝒃𝒂𝒛 (@shahbazyours) May 9, 2024
— 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒉𝒃𝒂𝒛 (@shahbazyours) May 9, 2024
Punjab Kings have been eliminated in group stage, for 10TH CONSECUTIVE SEASON!#PBKSvsRCB
— Cricket.com (@weRcricket) May 9, 2024
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 60 runs#PBKSvsRCB
— यमराज 𝕏 (@yam_raz_) May 9, 2024
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