IPL 2024: Most runs, most wickets after match 6 RCB vs PBKS

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 4 wickets in sixth match of the IPL 2024.

After losing the toss and being put into bat first, Punjab Kings (PBKS) managed to post a total of 176/6 in 20 overs. Mohammed Siraj provided the early breakthrough for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by dismissing Bairstow after conceding back-to-back boundaries.

Yash Dayal, swinging the new ball, maintained pressure with tight bowling. Prabhsimran Singh and Dhawan formed a fifty partnership at a decent rate before Maxwell dismissed Prabhsimran. Livingstone, batting at number four, managed to strike a couple of boundaries off Maxwell’s bowling.

However, Alzarri Joseph’s hard-length delivery removed Livingstone, followed by Dhawan falling to Maxwell in the very next over, marking Maxwell’s second victim of the innings. At 98/4 in the 13th over, Punjab had two new batsmen at the crease, while RCB bowled well despite Curran and Jitesh forging a half-ton partnership. Despite an impressive penultimate over by Siraj, Alzarri conceded 20 runs off the final over, courtesy of some big hits by Shashank Singh.

In chase, RCB encountered an early setback when Faf du Plessis departed after getting out for mere three runs, dismissed by Rabada. However, fortune favored Virat Kohli, who received a second chance when Bairstow dropped him at 0. Kohli, capitalizing on this opportunity, showcased his prowess by crafting a brilliant innings, eventually amassing an impressive 77 runs.

Despite facing some turbulence in the middle overs, RCB found stability through the partnership of Dinesh Karthik and Mahipal Lomror, who came in as an impact player. Their aggressive batting approach proved pivotal in steering the team closer to victory.

Notably, Harpreet Brar’s economical bowling earlier in the match had kept the contest finely balanced, creating pressure on RCB’s batting lineup. However, explosive contributions from Lomror and Karthik shifted the momentum back in RCB’s favor, ultimately securing a thrilling win with four balls to spare and RCB defeated PBKS by 4 wickets.

IPL 2024: Most runs (Orange Cap)

After two matches, RCB’s Virat Kohli holds the orange cap and leads the batting charts with 98 runs, closely followed by Punjab Kings’ Sam Curran with 86 runs. Sanju Samson from RR follows with 82 runs from one match, while Shikhar Dhawan from PBKS and Dinesh Karthik from RCB have scored 67 and 66 runs respectively after two matches each.

Top 5 leading run-scorers in the IPL 2024 (Orange Cap race):

1. Virat Kohli (RCB) – 98 runs

2. Sam Curran (PBKS) – 86 runs

3. Sanju Samson (RR) – 82 runs

4. Shikhar Dhawan (PBKS) – 67 runs

5. Dinesh Karthik (KKR) – 66 runs

IPL 2024: Most wickets (Purple Cap)

Leading the bowling charts is Mustafizur Rahman from CSK with an outstanding tally of 4 wickets from just 1 match, securing the top spot. Following closely is Jasprit Bumrah from MI, who claimed 3 wickets after a single match. Harpreet Brar from PBKS stands at third place with 3 wickets from 2 matches, while Kagiso Rabada, also from PBKS, ranks fourth, also with 3 wickets after 2 matches. Finally, T Natarajan from SRH occupies the fifth position with 3 wickets from 1 match.

Top 5 leading wicket-takers in the IPL 2024 (Purple Cap race):

1. Mustafizur Rahman (CSK) – 4 wickets

2. Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – 3 wickets

3. Harpreet Brar (PBKS) – 3 wickets

4. Kagiso Rabada (PBKS) – 3 wickets

5. T Natarajan (SRH) – 3 wickets

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