The IPL 2024 successfully witnessed the 19th showdown. Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru locked horns at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The match was full of batting excellence but the bowlers made the difference. After their incredible performance, RR sealed the win. In this article, we will explore the changes in the Purple Cap table of the 19th fixture.
Rajasthan Royals Bowlers’ Domination:
While bowling first, the Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers initially faced challenges in the innings. However, their breakthrough arrived when Yuzvendra Chahal removed Faf du Plessis at 44 runs. Momentum continued with Nandre Burger, swiftly dismissing Glenn Maxwell for just 1 run. Chahal showcased his brilliance once more, claiming the wicket of debutant Saurav Chauhan at 9 runs. Although other bowlers delivered commendably, they were unable to secure any additional wickets, reflecting a spirited effort but limited success in containing the opposition.
RCB’s Bowling Struggle Continued:
The woes continued for the Royal Challengers Bangalore as their bowling unit faltered once again. Reece Topley struck early, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal in the very first over, but RCB struggled to find another breakthrough for a prolonged period. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals capitalized on this lull, steadily building a solid foundation. It wasn’t until the 15th over that Mohammed Siraj managed to dismiss Sanju Samson, who had amassed 69 runs by then.]
Riyan Parag fell shortly after, courtesy of a brilliant delivery by Yash Dayal, after contributing 4 runs to the total. Despite some resistance, including Topley’s dismissal of Dhruv Jurel for just 2 runs, RCB couldn’t contain the onslaught of Josh Buttler, who remained unbeaten with a sensational century. Ultimately, Rajasthan Royals clinched victory by 6 wickets, highlighting RCB’s continued struggles in the bowling department.
The Purple Cap Race:
| Player’s Name | Team | Match | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy Rate |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 4 | 8 | 3/11 | 11.13 | 8.9 |
| Mohit Sharma | GT | 4 | 7 | 3/25 | 18.71 | 8.19 |
| Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 3 | 7 | 4/29 | 15.14 | 8.83 |
| Mayank Yadav | LSG | 2 | 6 | 3/14 | 6.83 | 5.13 |
| Khaleel Ahmed | DC | 3 | 5 | 2/21 | 17.6 | 7.33 |
| Kagiso Rabada | PBKS | 4 | 6 | 2/23 | 23.5 | 8.81 |
| Nandre Burger | RR | 4 | 6 | 2/29 | 20.67 | 12.4 |
| Pat Cummins | SRH | 4 | 6 | 2/35 | 24.8 | 7.75 |
| Yash Dayal | RCB | 5 | 5 | 1/23 | 31.6 | 8.32 |
| Harshit Rana | KKR | 3 | 5 | 3/33 | 14.4 | 9.00 |
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