The IPL 2024 has come to an end. The last two fixtures are remaining in the tournament. Last night, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals locked horns at the eliminator stage. But in this match, RCB faced a heartbreaking defeat and ended their journey for this season here. After the defeat, Mohammed Siraj’s Instagram story caught the attention.
RCB’s Wait for the Trophy Continued:
In the eliminator match against Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced several setbacks while batting first. Captain Faf du Plessis was dismissed for 17 runs early in the innings. Although Virat Kohli and Cameron Green stabilized the innings, Kohli departed after scoring 33 runs. Rajat Patidar contributed with 34 runs, but both he and Green were eventually dismissed. Mahipal Lomror added 32 runs, while Dinesh Karthik scored 11, helping RCB reach a total of 172/8 in 20 overs.
During the second innings, RCB’s bowlers faced challenges as Rajasthan Royals chased down the target in 19 overs. Lockie Ferguson and Karn Sharma took early wickets, dismissing Cadmore and Sanju Samson respectively. Cameron Green’s crucial dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal further hampered RCB’s efforts. Mohammed Siraj displayed excellence, taking crucial wickets of Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer, but it was not enough to secure victory. Despite Siraj’s efforts, RCB suffered a 4-wicket defeat. Rajasthan Royals’ strong start, led by impactful innings from players like Jaiswal, Parag, and Powell, ensured their victory and ended RCB’s journey in IPL 2024 at this stage.
Mohammed Siraj’s Instagram Story:
After the heartbreaking defeat of RCB, their wait to lift the trophy became longer. In the initial stage of the tournament, RCB faced consecutive setbacks. For one long month, they didn’t registered any win. Finally, after one month, they registered their second win of the tournament and then there was no look match. They won consecutive six matches. In a thrilling game, they defeated CSK and qualified for the playoff.
In the eliminator game against RR, they faced a 4-wicket defeat. After the defeat, the entire RCB squad was heartbroken. But Mohammed Siraj’s Instagram story caught the attention. He shared a picture and posted it with broken heart emojis. That story by the bowler caught the attention.
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