IPL 2024 Points Table: Updated After Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match No. 41

It’s RCB’s day. After one month, Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their second win in this tournament. On the 41st match of the tournament, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Hyderabad faced a defeat of 35 runs. That match made some interesting changes in the points table. 

RCB’s Exceptional Batting and SRH’s Bowling Struggle:

Royal Challengers Bangalore, determined to bounce back from consecutive losses, put on a commanding batting display after winning the toss. Led by Virat Kohli’s stellar 51 off 43 balls and Rajat Patidar’s explosive 50 off just 20 deliveries, RCB set a formidable target of 206-7 in their allotted 20 overs. Cameron Green’s unbeaten 37 further bolstered their total, showcasing a resurgence after their previous setbacks.

In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowlers staged a remarkable comeback after RCB’s strong start. T Natarajan and Jaydev Unadkat led the charge, with Unadkat’s exceptional spell of three wickets for 30 runs being particularly influential. Despite contributions from other bowlers, RCB’s scoring momentum was curtailed, leading to a thrilling victory for Hyderabad.

SRH’s Batting Challenges and RCB’s Bowling Brilliance:

During Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting innings, they faced early setbacks as Travis Head departed for just 1 run, setting the tone for their struggle. Although Abhishek Sharma showed some promise with a quickfire 31 off 13 balls, their momentum was short-lived. Aiden Markram’s brief contribution of 7 runs further compounded their challenges.

Despite Shahbaz Ahmed’s resilient 40 off 37 balls and Skipper Pat Cummins’ valiant 31 off 15 balls, Sunrisers Hyderabad fell short in their chase. Even Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s late cameo of 13 runs couldn’t salvage the situation as they lost the match by 35 runs. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru showcased resilience, with bowlers like Will Jacks, Yash Dayal, and Cameron Green making crucial breakthroughs to secure their second victory of the tournament.

Changes in the Points Table:

After the match, both teams maintain their previous positions. The points and net run rate were affected. Sunrisers Hyderabad remains third, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru stays in 10th place.

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