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Gulf Press > Sports > Bengaluru secures fifth consecutive victory to maintain IPL play-off aspirations.
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Bengaluru secures fifth consecutive victory to maintain IPL play-off aspirations.

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Last updated: 2024/05/12 at 7:39 PM
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their impressive form in the Indian Premier League with a convincing 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals. The win was their fifth in a row, thanks to an attacking fifty by Rajat Patidar and inspired bowling by the team. Bengaluru posted a total of 187-9, with Cameron Green playing a crucial unbeaten knock of 32 runs. Their bowlers then dismissed Delhi for 140, securing a crucial win in their quest for a spot in the play-offs.

The victory saw Bengaluru move up to fifth place in the IPL standings, keeping their play-off hopes alive. However, they will need to win their final league match and hope for other results to go their way in order to secure a spot in the top four. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, slipped to sixth place with 12 points from 13 matches. Despite having the same number of points as Bengaluru, they have a lower run-rate, putting them in a precarious position heading into their final game.

In another match, Chennai Super Kings registered a five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals, led by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. The victory boosted Chennai’s play-off hopes as they moved to third place in the league standings with 14 points from 13 matches. Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, remain in second place behind table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders, who have already secured a spot in the play-offs. The top four teams in the standings will advance to the play-offs, with the final scheduled for May 26 in Chennai.

Star batsman Virat Kohli played a crucial role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory, scoring 27 off 13 balls to set the stage for their total. Kohli, who is the leading run-scorer this season with 661 runs, provided an early boost before Patidar and Will Jacks combined for an 88-run partnership. The bowlers then took control as Delhi Capitals faltered in their chase, losing wickets at regular intervals. Stand-in captain Axar Patel put up a fight with a valiant 57 off 39 balls, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Delhi from falling short.

In the earlier match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, Chennai successfully defended their total of 141-5 to claim victory at their home ground. Gaikwad played a pivotal role in the chase, anchoring the innings and guiding his team to victory with 10 balls to spare. The match wasn’t without controversy, as Ravindra Jadeja was controversially given out for “obstructing the field” after a throw from the wicketkeeper hit his hand during a run. However, Gaikwad’s calm approach and a crucial partnership with Sameer Rizvi ensured Chennai emerged victorious.

Overall, both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings delivered impressive performances in their respective matches, boosting their chances of securing a spot in the IPL play-offs. With the league stage approaching its conclusion, the race for the top four spots is heating up, with every match crucial for the teams vying for a spot in the final stages of the tournament. Fans can expect more thrilling action as the competition intensifies in the coming days.

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