IPL 2024 | What Happened Last Time When RCB Faced KKR?

Varun Chakravarthy helped KKR win in their last visit against RCB [X]Varun Chakravarthy helped KKR win in their last visit against RCB [X]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season has gotten off to an electrifying start, and as we move into week 2, the excitement reaches new heights with a thrilling match-up. On March 29th, the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are set to face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

In their previous IPL encounters, RCB and KKR have faced off 32 times, showcasing the intense rivalry between them. Kolkata Knight Riders have had the upper hand, winning 18 of these matches, while Royal Challengers Bangalore have claimed victory in 14 games.

Looking forward, We at OneCricket, are interested in knowing what happened the last time these two teams faced each other in the IPL.



What happened last time when RCB faced KKR in IPL?

The last time these two teams faced each other was in the 36th match of the Indian Premier League 2023, held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Jason Roy & Nitish Rana Power KKR to Formidable 200

During their IPL clash, RCB's skipper, Virat Kohli, won the toss and invited KKR to bat first. KKR's openers, Jason Roy and N. Jagadeesan, got off to a flying start, quickly building a 50-run partnership.

They kept the momentum until losing their first wicket at 83 runs in the tenth over. Jason Roy played a pivotal role, scoring 56 runs off 29 balls, setting a solid foundation for the innings.

Nitish Rana further accelerated the pace with a quick 48 off 21 balls, maintaining the team's momentum through the middle overs. Contributions from Rinku Singh, with 18 off 10 balls, and David Wiese, who scored 12 off just 3 balls, added the finishing touches to KKR's innings.

KKR concluded their innings with a formidable total of 200 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. From RCB, Vijaykumar Vyshak stood out, claiming 3 wickets.



RCB's Fight Led by Kohli Falls Short Against KKR

In an intense chase, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) faced a tough battle against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) despite a valiant effort from skipper Virat Kohli, who scored 54 off 37 balls. Kohli's efforts kept RCB in the hunt after an early setback of Faf du Plessis' departure. However, the powerplay proved challenging for RCB, with the team losing Shahbaz Ahmed and Glenn Maxwell early, leaving them at 58/3 after six overs.

The game saw a dramatic turn with quick-fire innings from Mahipal Lomror (34 off 18 balls) and Dinesh Karthik (22 off 18 balls), briefly tilting the match in RCB's favor.

However, Varun Chakaravarthy's crucial dismissals of both batters swung the momentum back to KKR, sealing the fate of the match. Despite a spirited chase, RCB concluded their innings at 179/8, falling short by 21 runs.

Varun Chakaravarthy emerged as a key player for KKR, claiming 3 vital wickets, while Suyash Sharma and Andre Russell supported the bowling attack with 2 wickets each.