Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals - 11th match result | IPL 2018

11th

Match

IPL No : #634

Sun, 15 April 2018, Starts from 00:00

Royal Challengers Bangalore - 6/198 (20)

Rajasthan Royals - 4/217 (20)

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India

Royals won by 19 runs

Match Stats

Royal Challengers Bangalore innigs

6/198 (20)

Batsmen	R	M	4s	6s	SR	Season	R	4s	6s	All time	R	4s	6s
AM Rahane c Yadav b Woakes	36	20	6	1	180.00	In 2018	94	13	1	Career	3151	333	61
DJM Short c †de Kock b Chahal	11	17	1	0	64.70	In 2018	21	3	0	Career	791	79	35
SV Samson not out	92	45	2	10	204.44	In 2018	178	9	12	Career	1604	121	69
BA Stokes b Chahal	27	21	2	1	128.57	In 2018	48	3	2	Career	492	36	25
JC Buttler c Kohli b Woakes	23	14	2	1	164.28	In 2018	58	4	3	Career	1142	97	53
RA Tripathi not out	14	5	1	1	280.00	In 2018	46	3	2	Career	437	46	19
Extras (6w, 2nb, 2lb, 4b)	14	0	0	0	0.00
Total (20 overs, 10.85rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bowler	O	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	Season	W	0s	All time	W	0s
Washington Sundar	4	30	0	8	7	1	2	In 2018			Career	11	104
CR Woakes	4	47	2	12	7	4	3	In 2018			Career	26	122
U Yadav	4	59	0	15	5	4	4	In 2018	19	0	Career	96	309
YS Chahal	4	22	2	6	12	3	0	In 2018			Career	73	319
K Khejroliya	3	40	0	13	4	1	4	In 2018			Career	2	18
P Negi	1	13	0	13	2	1	1	In 2018	7	0	Career	30	155

Rajasthan Royals innigs

4/217 (20)

Batsmen	R	M	4s	6s	SR	Season	R	4s	6s	All time	R	4s	6s
BB McCullum c Stokes b Gowtham	4	4	1	0	100.00	In 2018	47	7	2	Career	4192	405	205
Q de Kock c Unadkat b Short	26	19	4	0	136.84	In 2018	75	12	1	Career	801	102	22
V Kohli c Short b Gopal	57	30	7	2	190.00	In 2018	109	12	3	Career	4527	394	162
AB de Villiers c Unadkat b Gopal	20	18	1	1	111.11	In 2018	121	4	10	Career	3828	314	174
Mandeep Singh not out	47	25	6	1	188.00	In 2018	106	11	3	Career	1218	145	21
P Negi c †Buttler b Laughlin	3	4	0	0	75.00	In 2018	3	0	0	Career	356	26	16
Washington Sundar b Stokes	35	19	1	3	184.21	In 2018	44	3	3	Career	53	3	3
CR Woakes not out	0	1	0	0	0.00	In 2018	6	1	0	Career	60	6	1
Extras (6w, 2nb, 2lb, 4b)	6	0	0	0	0.00
Total (20 overs, 9.9rpo)	0	0	0	0	0.00

Bowler	O	R	W	ECO	0s	4s	6s	Season	W	0s	All time	W	0s
K Gowtham	4	36	1	9	8	5	1	In 2018			Career	1	13
DS Kulkarni	1	14	0	14	1	3	0	In 2018	6	0	Career	76	282
JD Unadkat	3	35	0	12	2	4	1	In 2018	0	0	Career	58	153
BA Stokes	3	32	1	11	7	3	1	In 2018			Career	16	127
S Gopal	4	22	2	6	11	1	1	In 2018			Career	9	25
DJM Short	1	10	1	10	1	0	1	In 2018			Career	6	47
B Laughlin	4	46	1	12	5	4	2	In 2018			Career	97	154

IPL 2018 Match Report: Rajasthan Royals Triumph Over Royal Challengers Bangalore

On April 15, 2018, cricket fans witnessed an exhilarating showdown at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru as the Rajasthan Royals faced off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. It was the 11th match of the IPL season, and it turned out to be a thrilling encounter that showcased the skill and resilience of both teams.

Match Summary

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Match: Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Date: April 15, 2018
Toss: Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to bat first.
Result: Rajasthan Royals won by 19 runs.

Rajasthan Royals Innings

The Rajasthan Royals got off to a strong start, scoring a total of 217 runs in their allotted 20 overs, setting a daunting target for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The standout performance came from Sanju Samson, who played a sensational inning, scoring 92 runs off just 45 balls, which included 2 fours and a remarkable 10 sixes. His blistering strike rate of 204.44 was pivotal in propelling the Royals to a formidable total.

Ajinkya Rahane also contributed significantly, scoring 36 runs while D'Arcy Short and Ben Stokes made modest contributions of 11 and 27 runs respectively. The team’s innings featured aggressive hitting, making it a challenge for the opposition bowlers.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Innings

Chasing down the target, the Royal Challengers Bangalore managed to score 198 runs but fell short by 19 runs. Captain Virat Kohli made a commendable contribution with the bat, scoring 57 runs off 30 balls, hitting 7 fours and 2 sixes. Mandeep Singh provided great support, remaining unbeaten on 47 runs, but in the end, their efforts weren't enough to secure victory.

The RCB batting line-up saw contributions from other key players, including AB de Villiers with 20 runs and Quinton de Kock with 26 runs. However, wickets fell at crucial moments, preventing them from maintaining the required run rate, ultimately leading to their defeat.

Bowling Highlights

For the Rajasthan Royals, Shreyas Gopal was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for just 22 runs in his 4 overs, effectively stifling the RCB batsmen. Ben Stokes and DJM Short also claimed important wickets, contributing to a disciplined bowling effort that kept the opposition in check.

On the other hand, for RCB, Chris Woakes shone with the ball, taking 2 wickets but conceding 47 runs in his 4 overs, while Yuzvendra Chahal picked up 2 wickets for only 22 runs, showcasing his ability to turn the game in crucial moments.

Conclusion

The match was a testament to the competitive spirit of the IPL, with the Rajasthan Royals emerging victorious thanks to their explosive batting and disciplined bowling. The win not only boosted their standing in the tournament but also showcased the raw talent present in the league.

This match will be remembered for Sanju Samson's stellar innings, and the balance of the Rajasthan Royals' bowling lineup, which effectively restricted a strong RCB batting lineup, making for an unforgettable day of cricket in Bengaluru.

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