Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their fifth consecutive victory in the IPL, boosting their chances of reaching the play-offs with a convincing 47-run win over Delhi Capitals.
Rajat Patidar’s aggressive half-century and impressive bowling performances led Bengaluru to a total of 187-9. Cameron Green’s unbeaten 32 off 24 balls also contributed to their strong batting performance. Bengaluru’s bowlers then restricted Delhi to 140 all out in 19.1 overs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Bengaluru, now fifth in the table, are making a late push for the play-offs. However, they must win their last league match and rely on other results to secure a top-four finish.
Captain Faf du Plessis praised his team’s recent performances, attributing their success to growing confidence and improved teamwork.
In another match, Chennai Super Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by five wickets, boosting their own play-off hopes. Chennai now sits in third place with 14 points from seven wins in 13 matches.
With Kolkata Knight Riders already qualified for the play-offs, the race for the remaining spots is intensifying. The top four teams will advance to the play-offs, with the final scheduled for May 26 in Chennai.
Virat Kohli played a crucial role for Bengaluru, scoring 27 runs off 13 balls. Despite missing skipper Rishabh Pant, Delhi put up a fight, with stand-in skipper Axar Patel scoring 57 runs off 39 balls. However, Bengaluru’s strong bowling and fielding ultimately secured their victory.
Chennai’s win over Rajasthan was highlighted by Ruturaj Gaikwad’s composed innings, anchoring their chase of 141 runs. Despite a controversial dismissal of Ravindra Jadeja for “obstructing the field,” Chennai achieved victory with 10 balls to spare.
Overall, both Bengaluru and Chennai’s wins have added excitement to the IPL race, as teams vie for coveted play-off spots.