{"id":15107,"date":"2024-05-24T09:56:31","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T01:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/24hscore.org\/news\/?p=15107"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:56:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T01:56:35","slug":"rajasthan-ipl-play-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/cricket\/rajasthan-ipl-play-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Virat Kohli and Bengaluru&#8217;s IPL Hopes Fade as Rajasthan Triumph in Play-Off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Virat Kohli experienced yet another disappointment on Wednesday as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru were eliminated from the IPL following a four-wicket defeat to the Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rajasthan limited Bengaluru to 172-8, a target they successfully chased down with six balls remaining in the high-stakes play-off at the world\u2019s largest cricket stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The wait for an IPL title continues for both Bengaluru and Kohli. Rajasthan will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final play-off on Friday in Chennai to determine who will challenge Kolkata Knight Riders in the final on May 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/24hscore.net\/news\/cricket-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cricket News Update<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Chennai Calling \u2708\ufe0f<br><br>Congratulations to ????????? ?????? ??<br><br>They are set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an electrifying <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Qualifier2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Qualifier2<\/a> ??<br><br>Scorecard \u25b6\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b5YGTn7pOL\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/b5YGTn7pOL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TATAIPL<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RRvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#RRvRCB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Eliminator?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Eliminator<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheFinalCall?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TheFinalCall<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@rajasthanroyals<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/V8dLUL0hSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/V8dLUL0hSS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IPL\/status\/1793339564184293824?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kolkata reached their fourth IPL final by defeating Hyderabad in the first play-off on Tuesday, also in Ahmedabad\u2019s scorching conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key contributions came from Trent Boult, who claimed 1-16, and Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 2-19, forming a crucial part of Rajasthan\u2019s disciplined bowling unit after electing to field first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rajasthan\u2019s chase wobbled when Yashasvi Jaiswal was caught behind off Cameron Green for 45 and captain Sanju Samson was stumped out for 17 in quick succession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riyan Parag, with 36 runs, and Shimron Hetmyer, who added 26, combined for a 45-run partnership to steady the innings before Rovman Powell sealed the win with an unbeaten 16, finishing with a six.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A comeback to winning ways when it mattered the most &amp; how ??<br><br>Upwards &amp; Onwards for Rajasthan Royals in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TATAIPL<\/a> 2024 ?\u23eb<br><br>Scorecard \u25b6\ufe0f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/b5YGTn7pOL\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/t.co\/b5YGTn7pOL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RRvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#RRvRCB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Eliminator?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Eliminator<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheFinalCall?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TheFinalCall<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NsxjVGmjZ9\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/NsxjVGmjZ9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IPL\/status\/1793344338862428447?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rajasthan, the winners of the inaugural IPL in 2008 under the late Australian legend Shane Warne, rebounded impressively from four losses in five matches, including one washout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bengaluru\u2019s remarkable journey, rising from the bottom of the table after eight matches to win six consecutive games and make the play-offs, came to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intense heat in Ahmedabad persisted, with afternoon temperatures soaring above 43 degrees Celsius (109 degrees Fahrenheit) for the third consecutive day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the heat, a large contingent of Kohli fans filled the stadium, with officials reporting over 85,000 attendees for the eliminator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">All is ???? when Po???? is there ?<br><br>Rajasthan Royals ease out the nerves with a 4\ufe0f\u20e3 wicket victory  ?<br><br>With that, they move forward in the quest for glory ?<br><br>Watch the match LIVE on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StarSportsIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@StarSportsIndia<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JioCinema?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">@JioCinema<\/a> ??<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TATAIPL<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RRvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#RRvRCB<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Eliminator?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#Eliminator<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TheFinalCall?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">#TheFinalCall<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/brrzI8Q3sZ\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/brrzI8Q3sZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IPL\/status\/1793341297744564586?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 22, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Substitutes were busy supplying towels and water bottles to keep players hydrated under the extreme conditions. Northern India has been under government heatwave alerts since last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reports indicate Bollywood star and IPL team owner Shah Rukh Khan was hospitalized in Ahmedabad due to a heatstroke, a day after celebrating Kolkata\u2019s victory at the venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier in the match, skipper Faf du Plessis was dismissed early for 17, thanks to a spectacular forward diving catch by Powell off left-arm pacer Boult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kohli tried to maintain momentum with his 24-ball 33 but was eventually dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal\u2019s leg-spin, much to the disappointment of the massive crowd in the 132,000-capacity stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kohli finished as the season\u2019s leading batsman, amassing 741 runs including a century and five half-centuries in 15 matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rajasthan\u2019s bowlers kept the scoring in check, taking regular wickets. Ashwin claimed two crucial wickets in successive deliveries, dismissing Green for 27 and Glenn Maxwell for a duck.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virat Kohli experienced yet another disappointment on Wednesday as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru were eliminated from the IPL following a four-wicket defeat to the Rajasthan Royals in Ahmedabad. Rajasthan limited Bengaluru to 172-8, a target they successfully chased down with six balls remaining in the high-stakes play-off at the world\u2019s largest cricket stadium. 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