IPL 2024 RR vs RCB: Match Highlights, Key Moments And Videos

RR defeated RCB by 6 wickets on Saturday (IPLT20.com)RR defeated RCB by 6 wickets on Saturday (IPLT20.com)

Rajasthan Royals (RR) notched up another win in their belt by overcoming Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by a margin of six wickets in Match 19 of IPL 2024 on Saturday in Jaipur.

The game unfolded with RCB setting a formidable total on the board, thanks to Virat Kohli's masterclass inning of an unbeaten 113 off 72 balls, complemented by Faf du Plessis' sturdy 44 off 33.

However, the day belonged to RR, who chased down the target with relative ease, powered by Jos Buttler's exhilarating 100 off 58 deliveries and Sanju Samson's 69 off 42 balls.

Here’s the timeline of how RR vs RCB panned out in Jaipur-


RR vs RCB Highlights: Stellar Start Sets the Tone for RCB

RCB, off to a flyer, clocked 53 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket, with Kohli leading the charge against RR's frontline pacers Trent Boult and Nandre Burger.

The partnership between Kohli and Du Plessis blossomed, propelling RCB to 125/1 by the 14th over, before Du Plessis was sent packing for 44.

Kohli's fifty laid the groundwork for what was a solid batting display, keeping the scorers busy and setting the stage for a competitive total.


RR vs RCB Highlights: Kohli's Scores Ton But RCB Falls Short of Par Score

Despite Kohli's heroics, RCB's innings didn't quite hit the high notes towards the end, managing a below-par 51 runs in the final five overs.

Kohli's century, reaching the milestone in the penultimate over, was a lone bright spot as RCB struggled to find an explosive finish, closing their innings at 183/3.



RR vs RCB Highlights: Jaiswal Departs Cheaply For a Duck

RR's response got off to a shaky start with Reece Topley dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a duck early on.

The RCB bowlers initially kept a tight leash on the RR batsmen, limiting them to 34/1 by the 5th over. However, the initial stumble was merely a prelude to what was to come.


RR vs RCB Highlights: The Buttler-Samson's Show

The game took a dramatic turn in the sixth over, as Buttler and Samson unleashed a torrent of runs, stitching together a partnership of 148 runs that took the game away from RCB.

Their assault on the spinners was nothing short of spectacular, raining sixes and fours with such ease that it seemed they were batting on a different pitch altogether.

Their partnership not only swung the momentum in RR's favour but also kicked RCB out of the game.


RR vs RCB Highlights: Buttler's Reaches Century With a Six

The climax of the chase was as cinematic as it gets, with Buttler needing six for his century and RR just one run for victory.

The stage was set for a grand finish, and Buttler delivered, smashing a six over deep mid-wicket off the final ball to reach his hundred and clinch the win for RR.

This moment was the cherry on top of a thrilling match, propelling RR to the top of the IPL standings and marking their fourth consecutive win.