IPL 2022: RR Win Against RCB by 29 Runs

By S. Sinha April 26, 2022

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers (RCB) headed for a clash in the 39th match of IPL 2022 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.

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Having won the toss, RCB decided to field against opponent Rajasthan Royals.

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Riyan Parag (not out) made 56 off 31 balls with 3 fours and 4 sixes. Sanju Samson scored 27 off 21 balls with 1 four and 3 sixes.

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Rajasthan Royals, after losing 8 wickets in 20 overs, set a target of 145 runs for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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Despite RR’s low score, RCB didn’t reach the target. After taking RCB’s all wickets, Rajasthan Royals beat RCB by 29 runs.

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RCB captain Faf du Plessis (23 off 21 balls), and Wanindu Hasaranga (18 off 13 balls) were the top scorers for RCB. Virat Kholi scored 9 off 10 balls.

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