Match Highlights

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Royal Challengers Bangalore Defeat Rajasthan Royals by 7 Runs

Match Highlights

IPL 2023

In a thrilling encounter at the Dubai International Stadium, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerged victorious over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a narrow margin of 7 runs. The match witnessed a display of high-octane cricket, with both teams showcasing their batting prowess.

RCB set a daunting target of 189 for RR, courtesy of a brilliant half-century by skipper Faf du Plessis (54 off 32 balls). Virat Kohli also chipped in with a significant 43 off 36 deliveries. RR's chase got off to a promising start, with openers Jos Buttler (30 off 26 balls) and Devdutt Padikkal (37 off 27 balls) providing a solid foundation. However, regular wickets at crucial junctures dented their momentum.

Despite a valiant effort from Riyan Parag (56 off 31 balls), RR fell short by 7 runs in the end. Harshal Patel was the star performer for RCB with the ball, scalping four wickets for just 33 runs. Mohammed Siraj and Wanindu Hasaranga also chipped in with two wickets each. The win propelled RCB to the top of the IPL 2023 standings, while RR slipped to the seventh position.

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