Patidar Leads RCB to Second Straight Final with Dominant Win Over GT
RCB secured their final spot yesterday in Dharamsala, setting up a clash against the winner of tonight's RR vs SRH Eliminator.
How last night went · Match 1535462
After amassing 254, the RCB quicks ran riot, taking out half of GT's side in the powerplay and eventually bowling them out for 162
The one to remember
Rajat Patidar truly led the charge for RCB in Dharamsala, his performance steering the Royal Challengers Bengaluru into their second consecutive final. After RCB amassed a formidable 254/5, the quicks took over, tearing through GT's top order in the powerplay. They ultimately bowled out Gujarat Titans for 162, securing a decisive victory and a spot in the championship match.
Tonight on the field
Tonight, the playoffs continue with an Eliminator match between RR and SRH. For Rajasthan Royals, who finished fourth with 16 points, this is a do-or-die situation. The winner will advance to face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 2, keeping their championship hopes alive, while the loser's season will end.
Where things stand
| # | Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | GT | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | SRH | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | RR | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +0.189 |
| 5 | PBKS | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 6 | DC | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.651 |
| 7 | KKR | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.147 |
| 8 | CSK | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 9 | MI | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.584 |
| 10 | LSG | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.740 |
Where every fan stands tonight
- RCB — Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans are celebrating, as their team finished first with 18 points and is locked into the final.
- GT — Gujarat Titans fans are still in it, securing second place with 18 points and a chance in Qualifier 2.
- SRH — Sunrisers Hyderabad supporters are ready for the Eliminator, having secured third place with 18 points.
- PBKS — Punjab Kings fans are looking to next season, as their team finished fifth with 15 points and is eliminated.
- RR — Rajasthan Royals fans are holding their breath for the Eliminator, with their team in fourth place with 16 points.
- KKR — Kolkata Knight Riders fans are out of the running, with their team finishing seventh with 13 points.
- CSK — Chennai Super Kings fans have seen their season end, with the team finishing eighth with 12 points.
- DC — Delhi Capitals fans will be disappointed, as their team finished sixth with 14 points and is eliminated.
- MI — Mumbai Indians fans are already looking forward, as their team finished ninth with 8 points and is eliminated.
- LSG — Lucknow Super Giants fans will be hoping for a better run next year, finishing tenth with 8 points.
Names worth knowing
Orange Cap
- Sai Sudarshan (Gujarat Titans) — 652 runs
- Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) — 618 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 606 runs
- Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) — 600 runs
- KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals) — 593 runs
Purple Cap
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) — 26 wkts
- Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) — 21 wkts
- Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) — 19 wkts
Around the boundary
RCB Claims Top Spot in League Standings with Superior Net Run Rate. At the close of the league stage, three teams finished with an identical 18 points: RCB, GT, and SRH. The final standings were then decided by Net Run Rate. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the top position with an NRR of 0.783, placing them ahead of the Gujarat Titans, who finished second with an NRR of 0.695. Sunrisers Hyderabad rounded out the top three, holding an NRR of 0.524. This NRR advantage proved crucial in determining playoff seeding.
Up next
GT vs TBA · Match 1535464.
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